Israel's defense minister has said its forces are tightening the siege around Gaza City by extending its control of a military corridor across the territory towards the coast. Israel Katz also issued a final warning to the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in the city to evacuate southwards, stating those who remain would be viewed as terrorists and supporters of terror. Hospitals reported that 45 people had been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza City, prompting the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to suspend its operations due to overwhelming conditions. As the assault intensifies, Hamas considers a U.S. peace plan, but indications suggest they may reject it. The situation remains dire with civilians in Gaza facing limited options for safety amidst military operations.