US and Arab allies clash over cease-fire amid Israeli civilian casualtiesbr br The United States and Arab partners clashed over the need for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza as Israel strikes caused civilian casualties at a UN shelter and a hospital. Israel continued its offensive against Hamas in Gaza City, with over 9,400 Palestinians killed during nearly a month of conflict, and the situation remains perilous for those in the city. Airstrikes hit the Maghazi refugee camp in Gaza, causing multiple casualties, as it is located in an evacuation zone recommended by Israel.