Israël rejected ceasefire proposals, with ministers and Netanyahu's party members opposing a truce. The conflict with Hezbollah intensified, as the Israeli air force prepared for an offensive. The Netherlands called for a ceasefire at the UN. Domestically, the asylum minister proposed rotating refugee reception among provinces. The tax service considered compensating affected families in the childcare benefits scandal. In Amsterdam, half the residents perceived the city's decline, with housing shortage as the main concern. Ajax secured a 4-0 victory against Besiktas in European football. Three wolves were killed in a road accident near Otterlo. The sexual abuse case in Barendrecht expanded to include at least 22 child victims. Biden pledged billions in aid to Ukraine, including long-range weapons.