Israel Rejects US Advice on Reducing Civilian Casualties Amid Intensifying Military Campaign in Gaza

Secretary of State Antony Blinken vows to help civilians, seeks humanitarian pauses, but Arab leaders insist on immediate ceasefire; Biden hints at progress in efforts to convince Israel to pause strikes. Gaza death toll exceeds 9,400; 1,400 killed, over 240 hostages remain in Israel; global protests continue.