"Escalating Israel-Hamas War: Live Updates and Mounting Gaza Deaths"

Israel has expanded its ground operations in Gaza, with the IDF confirming the move. The White House has not confirmed if Israel informed the US in advance, but has raised concerns about civilian casualties. The US is in active conversations with Israel about a humanitarian pause to allow for the release of hostages. The White House says it wouldn't be appropriate to weigh in on Israel's actions. The Palestine Red Crescent Society has lost contact with emergency medical teams in Gaza, and the UN is preparing to vote on a resolution calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities.