The US secretary of state has said the US continues to oppose an Israeli offensive on Rafah without a plan to protect civilians. More than a million Palestinians have taken refuge from Israel’s assault in the city in southern Gaza. Speaking at the end of a lengthy trip to the Middle East, Antony Blinken also urged Hamas to accept the current offer for a ceasefire Israel under pressure to let more aid into Gaza as hostage talks continue California leaders condemn violence at UCLA after raid on pro-Palestine camp