Israel Escalates Rafah Offensive; US Halts Arms, Fears of Genocide Rise
May 13, 2024![Israel Escalates Rafah Offensive; US Halts Arms, Fears of Genocide Rise](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/a29e2a44b217f536dbaec9671e91714f8d6cf094ff728dfd9206876f76bccea74d7b4590f3d344a1ff6f7d89e6cb946f1f07d2780517a08cada3c04043d82ebc.jpg)
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning for Rafah, suggesting an escalation in their campaign against Gaza.
Despite international warnings, Israel is preparing for a significant assault on Rafah, leading the US to halt a weapons shipment to Israel.
Negotiations for a ceasefire have been unsuccessful, with the UN demanding Israel cease attacks due to the severe effects on Gaza's civilians.
Casualties in Gaza have exceeded 35,000 deaths, and the conflict has displaced approximately 300,000 people.
Egypt condemns Israel's actions and is considering bringing a case of genocide regarding Gaza to the International Court of Justice.
US President Joe Biden has warned Israel of potential cuts in military aid if a ground assault proceeds.
The conflict's impact is sparking intense international debate and concerns over the future of US-Israel relations and regional stability.
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BBC News • May 12, 2024
Israel Gaza war: More Rafah evacuations as Israel steps up operations![About 300,000 Gazans Have Fled Rafah, U.N. Says](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/d04bec364783734c3b7d50f5a87d4cd08de4912c08884285306b4a430a14e96b9438a6d22f8402d6761caae6bf3bb8e9e1627ed86f4e3fccd6abb84cbb31acf9.jpg)
The New York Times • May 12, 2024
About 300,000 Gazans Have Fled Rafah, U.N. Says![Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: About 300,000 Gazans Have Fled Rafah, U.N. Says](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/a29e2a44b217f536dbaec9671e91714f8d6cf094ff728dfd9206876f76bccea74d7b4590f3d344a1ff6f7d89e6cb946f1f07d2780517a08cada3c04043d82ebc.jpg)
The New York Times • May 12, 2024
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: About 300,000 Gazans Have Fled Rafah, U.N. Says![Fierce battles in Gaza as Israeli forces attack Hamas militants](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/a10291b15b52f9e4e53bd96527310a33aaa2d71d1ef2539c623adc82b309c9abf9e8c95c54b2fa630ef75a89f5bd6e9f59dd3397728415ebc103b5f2346e8c57.png)
The Guardian • May 12, 2024
Fierce battles in Gaza as Israeli forces attack Hamas militants