UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is planning to visit Egypt’s border with Gaza to reiterate his call for a humanitarian ceasefire.
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Satellite images analysed by The Associated Press show that Egypt is constructing a wall near the border with the Gaza Strip, ahead of a possible Israeli offensive on the city of Rafah. The construction, not acknowledged publicly by Egypt, raises concerns about the displacement of Palestinians into Egyptian territory. The preparations on the Egyptian side of the border suggest a potential mass ejection, which could jeopardize the 1979 peace deal with Israel. Israeli officials deny any intention of pushing Palestinians into Egypt.
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U.S. President Joe Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging him not to proceed with a military operation in Rafah without ensuring the safety of the approximately 1 million people sheltering there. The call came days after Biden criticized Israel’s military response in the Gaza Strip as being ‘over the top’. The two leaders also discussed efforts to secure the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas. Concerns are growing over the rising death toll of civilians in the Palestinian enclave.
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Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza, have resulted in the death of at least 44 Palestinians, including numerous children. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans for the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and a potential ground invasion. The situation has sparked panic and concern among diplomats, as it threatens to worsen an already dire humanitarian crisis. The international community has urged Israel to reconsider its approach and take measures to protect civilians. The ongoing conflict has led to a high death toll, widespread destruction, and massive displacement of people.
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Gaza’s southern town, Rafah, is facing a dire humanitarian crisis as it prepares for an impending Israeli attack. The town’s population has swelled in recent weeks as Palestinians flock to find refuge from the fighting. With nowhere left to flee, the estimated 1.5 million people in Rafah are facing panic and despair. The United Nations warns of a catastrophic impact, emphasizing the vulnerability of the 600,000 children in the town. The situation has strained the already struggling humanitarian aid system and has raised concerns about a possible famine.
