our team standing by. also tonight, israeli forces encircling gaza city, expected to enter it soon. our rare access inside gaza. our correspondent embedded with israeli troops tasked with hunting and destroying hamas s maze of tunnels. the father charged after his son was accused of fatally shooting seven people at an illinois fourth of july parade. the surprise in court just before his trial was set to begin. election day 2024 now less than a year out. and the major warning signs for president biden. what new battleground polls are showing tonight. and ahead of our gop presidential debate here in miami our nbc news broadcast exclusive. kim reynolds, the governor of all-important iowa, throwing her support behind ron desantis. can it shake up the race? and buffalo bills star damar hamlin back on the field where he nearly lost his life less than a year ago. his emotional message. announcer: this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. good evening, everyone. repu