Israel Escalates Ground Operations in Gaza, Entering Second Stage of War Against Hamas

Israel expands its ground operations against Hamas in Northern Gaza, entering the "second stage" of the war, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli military has relied mostly on airstrikes and artillery but is now conducting extensive ground operations. The conflict has resulted in over 8,700 deaths on both sides. Meanwhile, Rep. Pramila Jayapal warns President Biden that his response to the conflict may cost him the votes of U.S. Muslims, and Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog confirms that Biden and Netanyahu spoke on the phone. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stands by his decision to decertify pro-Palestinian student groups that side with Hamas, and former President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, says the future of Gaza could be "tremendous" with the right leadership.