Israel's military escalated operations into Rafah, Gaza, projecting a year-long campaign against Hamas. Despite international pressure for ceasefire and humanitarian aid, Israeli forces maintained assaults, causing significant civilian casualties. Hamas urged for hostage exchanges while Rafah residents suffered from bombardments and scarce essentials amid an ongoing blockade.
CAIRO Israeli tanks mounted raids across Rafah in defiance of the World Court for a second day on Wednesday, after Washington said the assault did not a.