Israel’s military says it has surrounded Gaza City, essentially cutting the territory in two, as hundreds of thousands of civilians remain in the north of the Gaza Strip. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in the West Bank as calls for a cease-fire continue to grow. Debora Patta has the latest. Source

Most of the bombs Israel is using in its war against Hamas are so-called dumb bombs, which aren’t guided by a weapons system. As civilian deaths rise, the U.S. is urging Israel to curb its use of these bombs in Gaza, although U.S. officials say many Palestinian civilian deaths are a result of Israel hitting targets in densely populated neighborhoods. David Martin reports. Source

The U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, partially to deter a wider conflict. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Republicans have insisted that the Biden administration must agree to border policy changes to garner GOP support for an emergency funding request. Source

Virginians will determine control of the General Assembly Tuesday, in an election that could be decisive for abortion access in the state. Source

A similar push led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene failed last week, when the House voted against moving forward on a censure resolution. Source

Virginia is one of the most closely watched states in the 2023 election cycle. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaks with CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi about his party’s prospects in the state. Source

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is set to endorse Ron DeSantis for president at a rally Monday evening in Des Moines. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro has more. Source

Aurora police officer Nathan Woodyard was found not guilty of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death of Elijah McClain. Source