Escalating Israeli-Gaza Conflict in Rafah: Humanitarian Crisis and International Calls for Ceasefire

As the Israeli army advances further into the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, a dire humanitarian crisis unfolds with hundreds of thousands fleeing the region and a hospital shutting down. Global concerns mount as the UN Secretary-General urges an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, while efforts to broker peace between Hamas and Israel stall.

The EU pressures Israel to end the offensive in Rafah to protect civilians, emphasizing compliance with international humanitarian law. Simultaneously, a diplomatic dispute erupts between Israel and Egypt over the Rafah border crossing, impacting aid transit and straining relations.

Amid the conflict's escalation, the US plans to send a significant weapons package to Israel, adding fuel to the ongoing violence and international legal deliberations.