"International Concerns Escalate as Israel-Hamas Conflict Intensifies"

The death toll in Gaza rises to nearly 2,700, while Israel's hostage count jumps to 155. President Biden condemns the brutal killing of a six-year-old Muslim boy in Illinois and calls for the rejection of Islamophobia. Israel's ground offensive may happen in stages rather than a full invasion, according to a former ambassador. China criticizes Israel's actions in Gaza, saying they have gone beyond self-defense. Oil prices ease as investors assess the impact of the Israel-Hamas war. Stock futures edge higher as investors brace for a busy earnings week and new developments in the Middle East.