In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip has become a focal point of intense airstrikes. Despite rejecting Hamas' cease-fire terms, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to expand the offensive into the southern Gaza town. These airstrikes have resulted in the loss of many lives, including women and children.
The situation in Rafah is particularly dire, as more than half of the strip's population has sought refuge there. Rafah, situated on the mostly sealed border with Egypt, is also the main entry point for humanitarian aid. Egypt has expressed concerns about a ground operation in Rafah or mass displacement across the border, as it could undermine the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt, which has been in place for four decades.
