Northern gaza as israel players for a ground assault. A desperate crisis turning more dire with thousands waiting at this critical Border Crossing attempting to escape in into egypt. America es also ahead, a new interview with President Biden e pressing solidarity with israel but also giving this warning. Would you support Israeli Occupation of gaza at this point . I think it would be a big mistake. Good morning and thank you for joining us. It is 10 00 eastern. Im Ana Cabrera Reporting alongside my colleague jose diazbalart. Half a million palestinians are trying to flee northern gaza. Israeli forces vowing an expanded assault by air, sea and land as it continues to pummel gaza with air strikes. Huge crowds are gathering at the rafah Border Crossing. International negotiations are under way to get this crossing open to allow refugees and other americans and other nationals in and out along with critical aid. Lets get the latest on the ground. Nbc news Foreign Correspondent Kelly Cobie