Intense fighting in the Middle East continues as Israel's military says it has surrounded Gaza City. Flares and explosions illuminated the skies above northern Gaza Thursday night. Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling provides perspective on the latest developments. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his way to the region tonight. Before boarding his plane, Blinken said he would discuss steps Israel "can and should" take to minimize civilian casualties. Plus, former President Donald Trump's two adult sons took the stand today in the New York civil fraud case against the Trump family business. Kara Scannell has a live report from outside the courthouse.  

For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ 

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