Biden Administration Warns Israel as Troops Encircle Gaza City Amid Mounting Civilian Casualties

US President Biden and top advisors pressure Israel on preventing civilian casualties while Israel Defense Forces claim to have surrounded Gaza City, escalating the ground offensive; global demands for a cease-fire grow stronger.

• President Biden and his top advisers have warned Israel about the erosion of public support due to the humanitarian suffering in Gaza and urged them to protect civilian lives. The Biden administration believes there is limited time for Israel to achieve its objective of tackling Hamas before international outrage reaches a tipping point.
• Despite international pressure for a cease-fire, Israel's offensive in Gaza continues to intensify, with Israeli forces now surrounding Gaza City. Israeli airstrikes have targeted a refugee camp in northern Gaza, resulting in significant destruction and civilian casualties undeterred by growing public criticism.
• The Biden administration is pushing for temporary local humanitarian standstills rather than a general ceasefire, fearing that a complete halt would allow Hamas to regroup. The U.S. is urging Israel to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid through these pauses while maintaining phone and internet connectivity and allowing fuel and water into Gaza.
• Israel's ground invasion of Gaza has resulted in mounting casualties on both sides, with the Israel Defense Forces reporting the loss of 20 soldiers over the past 72 hours. Israel's aerial assault has caused significant casualties among Palestinians, with over 9,000 reported deaths since the start of the war, including more than 3,000 children.
• Israel's military claims to have surrounded Gaza City as part of its ongoing operation against Hamas, the Islamist group controlling the area. In response, Hamas has issued warnings to Israel and insisting that Israeli soldiers will return home 'in black bags'. This comes amidst Israel's assertion that a cease-fire is not currently being considered.

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