Israel Orders Rafah Evacuation as Ground Offensive Escalates

The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders in southern Gaza, signaling intensified operations while ceasefire negotiations remain stalled.

• Israeli forces have directed residents of Rafah and surrounding areas to evacuate to Al Mawasi, anticipating a major ground offensive targeting Hamas strongholds.
• The humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens, with over 50,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023 and critical shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies reported.
• Fifteen emergency responders, including medics and a UN worker, were killed by Israeli fire in Rafah, raising concerns over adherence to international humanitarian law.
• Hostage negotiations remain deadlocked as Israel proposes a truce in exchange for the release of half the remaining hostages, a proposal Hamas has not accepted.
• Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed plans for post-war governance, including Israeli control of Gaza's security and a controversial 'voluntary emigration' plan for Palestinians.

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