Biden Warns Israel of 'Big Mistake' Ahead of Gaza Ground Offensive

US President Joe Biden warned that an Israeli re-occupation of Gaza would be a "big mistake" and emphasized the need for a path to a Palestinian state. Israeli forces, supported by US warships, positioned themselves along Gaza's border in preparation for a broad campaign to dismantle Hamas. The Gaza health ministry reported that 2,670 Palestinians have been killed and 9,600 wounded since the fighting began, making it the deadliest of the five Gaza wars. Medics in Gaza warned of a potential humanitarian crisis as hospitals ran low on supplies. Fighting also intensified along Israel's border with Lebanon, with Hezbollah militants firing rockets and Israel responding with airstrikes and shelling.