"Biden Criticizes Israel's Gaza Strikes as 'Over the Top' Amid Escalating Conflict"

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have caused nearly two dozen fatalities, including women and children, following U.S. President Joe Biden's criticism of Israel's military response as "over the top." The humanitarian situation in Gaza is described as the worst ever seen, with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies calling for more aid to be deployed to the territory. The conflict has prompted unprecedented destruction, displacing most of Gaza's population and pushing more than a quarter into starvation. Efforts to reach a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages remain ongoing, with Israel and Hamas at odds over terms.