"Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Civilians as Death Toll Rises: Latest Updates"

Israeli military strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed multiple civilians at a UN shelter and hospital, while the US and Arab partners disagree on the need for an immediate cease-fire. Israel has encircled Gaza City as part of its offensive against Hamas, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on no temporary cease-fire until all hostages held by Hamas are released. Arab countries are seeking an immediate cease-fire, but the US believes that humanitarian pauses can protect civilians while still enabling Israel to achieve its objective. The World Health Organization has called attacks on healthcare in Gaza "unacceptable," and the UN Secretary-General has urged an immediate cease-fire to allow aid in. The civilian death toll in Gaza continues to rise, and there are ongoing skirmishes along Israel's northern border.