The Israeli military has intensified its strikes across the Gaza Strip, coinciding with a visit from White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. What Happened: Israeli planes and tanks have been targeting various locations in Gaza. This escalation comes as Sullivan is anticipated to persuade Israel to concentrate its military efforts on Hamas militants rather than initiating a full-scale attack on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, reported Reuters. Israel has been pushing into Rafah, seen as the last bastion of Hamas forces. This h…