Today’s top stories:
1) The IDF has made extensive strides in its multi-dimensional offensive in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, effectively encircling Hamas Headquarters underneath Shifa Hospital.
2) Israel warns Hamas to stay clear from the Humanitarian Aid pouring into the IDF designated Safe-Zone in the Southern Gaza Strip.
3) U.S. President Joe Biden acknowledges that he asked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an extended pause, beyond the previously publicized U.S. demands for a three day’ ceasefire.