Israeli Incursion

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South Africa urges the UN's top court to order a ceasefire in Gaza to protect citizens in Rafah. The ICJ hears South Africa's plea to stop Israel's offensive in Rafah. Israeli tank fire kills 5 troops in northern Gaza. UN court holds hearings on Israeli military's incursion into Rafah.

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The conflict between Israel and Palestine intensified as the Israeli military conducted incursions into Gaza, specifically targeting Rafah, a city in the southernmost part of the Gaza Strip. The incursion by Israeli forces was heavily met with retaliation, leading to a barrage of violence and battles raging both in Rafah and in northern Gaza, turning the region into a war zone. Amidst the escalating clashes, aid agencies warned of a humanitarian crisis, with Gaza on the brink of catastrophe due to the relentless fighting.

The situation caught the attention of the United Nations, with the top UN court conducting hearings regarding the Israeli military's actions in Rafah. South Africa sought to halt Israel's offensive in Rafah, urging for an immediate cessation of the violence. The European Union also urged Israel to end its military operation in Rafah promptly, highlighting potential repercussions and economic sanctions that could follow.

In the midst of the conflict, reports emerged of the first Israeli soldier killed by Hamas in Rafah, adding fuel to the already intense situation. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, stood firm on the military offensive, emphasizing the necessity to continue the operation despite mounting tensions and calls for ceasefires. Additionally, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the continued fighting could potentially undo aid gains made in Gaza, emphasizing the need to de-escalate the situation to prevent further deterioration and casualties.

As the conflict continued, thousands of Palestinians sought refuge and fled from the escalating violence in Rafah, marking the Nakba anniversary amidst the chaos and devastation unfolding in the region. The battles in Gaza were further fueled by the presence of armed men at a UN location, intensifying concerns regarding the safety and security of civilians caught in the crossfire of the conflict.

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Thread Age 72 days

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South Africa urges ICJ to order Gaza ceasefire, halt Israel’s Rafah assault

Al Jazeera - 72 days ago - As Israel escalates assault on crowded southern city of Rafah, lawyers tell court, ‘If Rafah falls, so too does Gaza.’

South Africa urges UN's top court to order cease-fire in Gaza

Voice of America English News - 72 days ago - The move is aimed at stopping Israel's incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah

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Top UN court holds hearings on Israeli military's Rafah incursion

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World Court opens third set of hearings on Israeli military’s incursion into Rafah

The Globe and Mail - 72 days ago - It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the top UN court for emergency measures since it launched proceedings alleging Israel’s military action in Gaza amounts to genocide

South Africa asks U.N. court to order Israel to halt Rafah assault

Washington Post - 72 days ago - At The Hague, South Africa’s legal team argued that Israel’s offensive poses an “extreme risk” to “the very survival of Palestinians in Gaza as a group.”

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Top UN Court Hears S. Africa Calls To Stop Israel Rafah Offensive

International Business Times - 72 days ago - South Africa will ask the top UN court on Thursday to order an immediate halt to Israel's incursion in Rafah, describing it as a "genocidal" operation threatening the "very survival of Palestinians".

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The Jerusalem Post - 72 days ago - The ICJ's rulings and orders are binding and without appeal. While the court has no way to enforce them, an order against a country could hurt its international reputation and set a legal precedent.

South Africa seeks halt to Israel's Rafah offensive at World Court

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EU issues warning to Israel

RT - 73 days ago - The bloc has urged West Jerusalem to end the military operation in Rafah immediately or face strained relations

Israeli military calls for investigation after releasing video showing armed men at UN facility in Gaza | CNN

CNN - 73 days ago -

Palestinians forced to flee Rafah as Gazans mark bitter Nakba anniversary

NBC news - 73 days ago - Palestinians on Wednesday marked the anniversary of their expulsion from what is now Israel facing a new mass displacement, as thousands more fled Rafah in the face of a deepening Israeli military operation.

‘We have to do what we have to do’: Israel’s Netanyahu stands firm on Rafah offensive despite U.S. tensions

CNBC - 73 days ago - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged tensions with historical ally the U.S. over the military operation in Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

Battles rage across Gaza, Israel releases images of armed men at UN site

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Battles rage across Gaza Strip, Israel shows images of gunmen at UN site

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Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah, battles rage in northern Gaza

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