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United Nations Court Orders Israel To Halt Rafah Offensive

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The International Court of Justice, the United Nations' top court, has issued a ruling demanding that Israel immediately cease its military offensive in Rafah. The court cited the dire humanitarian situation in Rafah, describing it as disastrous and likely to worsen further. The decision comes amidst mounting international pressure on Israel to end its occupation.

Israel initiated a limited ground offensive in Rafah on May 7, leading to the displacement of approximately 800,000 Palestinians out of the one million who were seeking shelter in the area. The conflict has resulted in a significant loss of life, with Gaza's health ministry reporting over 35,000 casualties.

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