Efforts to find a truce deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip have hit a roadblock, with Israel rejecting a plan from international mediators. The seizure of the Rafah crossing by Israel has raised concerns about the halt in aid delivery to Gaza.
The Israeli military has ordered forced population movements and evacuations in Rafah and other areas, intensifying the conflict with Hamas. The blockade of the Rafah border crossing has worsened the fuel crisis in Gaza, hindering humanitarian aid and affecting essential services.
The USA and other countries have accused Israel of possibly violating international law in the Gaza war. Israel's push for a major offensive in Rafah has led to warnings about the humanitarian consequences and potential isolation of the country.
The tensions between Israel and the US over weapons supply and the risk of being cut off have added to the complexity of the situation. As the conflict escalates, the weaknesses in Israel's war strategy are being exposed, with the civilian population caught in the middle.
President Biden has clashed with Prime Minister Netanyahu over the potential invasion of Rafah, signaling a shift in US support for Israel.
