Israel announces new phase of war in Israel Hamas conflict

In week 13 of the Israel Hamas War, Israel announced a shift to a more targeted stage of the war, moving away from its all-out ground and air campaign by the end of January. The decision came amid concerns from Israel's allies about a wider regional war. Critics of Israel, however, wanted the attacks scaled back faster and further. The war also saw protests and interruptions of President Biden's campaign speech in South Carolina, calling for an immediate cease-fire.