Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight resulted in the tragic loss of 13 lives, including nine children, as reported by health officials on Sunday. The United States is poised to approve additional military aid to Israel, its close ally, amidst escalating violence in the region.
Rafah, where more than half of Gaza's population has sought refuge, has been a frequent target of Israeli air raids. Despite international calls for restraint, Israel has indicated its intention to expand its ground offensive to the city on the border with Egypt.
