Israel's Military Rejects Ceasefire Calls, Surrounds Gaza City

Israel's military has announced that it has surrounded Gaza City and rejected calls for a ceasefire, while Hamas's armed wing warns that invading Israeli soldiers will go home "in black bags". The United States has voiced support for a humanitarian "pause" in fighting, but clarified that it does not support a full ceasefire. Seven UN special rapporteurs have called for a ceasefire, expressing concern over the risk of genocide. Israel's assault on Gaza has faced condemnation, with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights stating that the attacks could amount to war crimes.