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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Rafah as US and UN Respond

US asserts Israel's actions have not crossed red lines; UN Security Council discusses ceasefire amid mounting civilian casualties.

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Smoke rises following Israeli strikes during an Israeli military operation in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 28, 2024. REUTERS/Hatem Khaled

Overview

  • Fresh Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Rafah have killed at least 37 Palestinians seeking shelter.
  • The US maintains that Israel's operations in Rafah do not constitute a major ground offensive.
  • Algeria has proposed a UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Rafah.
  • International condemnation grows following deadly strikes on displacement camps.
  • Efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza face setbacks due to damaged infrastructure.