Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel will continue its military campaign in Rafah, southern Gaza, despite increasing international pressure. European Union leaders have urged Israel to refrain from a ground operation in Rafah, and a draft text for an upcoming summit highlights this call. Meanwhile, Israel’s top security advisor and the Palestinian intelligence chief reportedly met to discuss the Palestinian Authority’s potential role in managing Gaza post-war. The Palestinian death toll due to ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza has reached 31,184, with the conflict starting on October 7, 2023. A joint aid project named “Amalthea” has launched an aid vessel from Cyprus to Gaza, though security concerns and lack of proper jetties may delay aid delivery. Israeli warplanes have also struck Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon, leading to further conflict, and Jordan has condemned Israel for killing two Jordanian citizens in the West Bank.
Source – CGTN