Israel has intensified its military operations in Rafah, southern Gaza, leading to widespread condemnation and concern for Palestinian civilians. Over 600,000 Palestinians have fled the area, and the International Court of Justice is holding hearings on South Africa’s request for provisional measures in its genocide case against Israel.
Additionally, Israeli soldiers were tragically killed in a friendly-fire incident in northern Gaza. As the conflict escalates, Israel launched air raids on north-eastern Lebanon and three Palestinians were shot and killed in a raid on Tulkarem in the West Bank.
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Key Points:
- Israeli army sends additional brigade to Rafah, Gaza
- 600,000 Palestinians flee southern Gaza
- Israeli soldiers killed in friendly fire
- Israel launches air raid on north-eastern Lebanon
- Three Palestinians killed in West Bank raid