The Latest Breaking News from Rafah

Israeli PM had called off Washington visit after US did not veto UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire.

Israeli PM had cancelled officials’ US visit to discuss planned offensive in southern Gaza after the US refused to veto a UN security council vote on a ceasefire

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas have broken down after a UN resolution demanded a ceasefire, and Israel continues bombing in southern parts of the Gaza strip. Meanwhile, a French investigative group says it found that French weapons companies supply Israel with weapons that are being used in the conflict.

Recent Israeli strikes on Rafah heighten tensions in Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prompting international calls for de-escalation and peaceful resolution.

Israeli forces pounded besieged Gaza on Wednesday in the war sparked by the October 7 attack and fought Hamas around several hospitals despite a UN Security Council demand for a ceasefire.

Attacks around Rafah come despite growing pressure for ceasefire

The southern Gaza Strip came under intense Israeli bombardment overnight, despite international pressure for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian territory where famine is looming.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant Tuesday that civilian casualties in Gaza are "too high" and suggested alternatives to a major Israeli operation in the territory's south.

Tragic overnight attack in Rafah claims 18 lives, including 9 children. Gaza death toll rises.