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The exodus of Palestinians from Gaza’s last refuge accelerated Sunday as Israeli forces pushed deeper into the southern city of Rafah. Israel also pounded the territory’s devastated north, where some Hamas militants have regrouped in areas the military said it had cleared months ago.

Senator Coons raises concerns about Netanyahu's legacy amid potential conflict with Hamas in Rafah and its impact on US-Israel relationship.

Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the latest assault despite warnings of disaster. Many Israelis are asking what price is too high in pursuit of ‘total victory’

Secretary of state Antony Blinken defends decision to pause bomb delivery to Israel: ‘We have real concerns about the way they’re used’

US President Biden seeks ceasefire in Gaza conflict pending release of hostages, negotiations stall over fundamental differences.

Leaflet instructs Palestinians to leave southern Gaza city as Benjamin Netanyahu shuns pressure from Joe Biden

Israeli military drops leaflets ordering hundreds of thousands of people to leave the city. This blog is now closed.

The United States issued Friday a stunning criticism of Israel's use of American weapons in the Gaza war, after Israeli forces intensified operations around the southern city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced people are sheltering.

The State Department finds it likely that the Israeli military has committed abuses, but stops short of reaching any sweeping or definitive conclusions.