Israel's Rafah offensive raises peace prospects concerns
The Guardian — May 8, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC
Summary: Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing, cutting off aid to Gaza. The UN warns of a potential civilian "slaughter" as Israel plans an "extreme force" ground offensive. The conflict has resulted in over 1,100 Israeli and 34,000 Palestinian deaths. The US paused weapon shipments to Israel. Netanyahu defies international pressure, vowing to invade Rafah. The EU warns of civilian casualties. Gaza faces a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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