"Israeli-Hamas Conflict: Gaza Evacuations Suspended as Palestinian President Urges US for Ceasefire"

Evacuations of injured Gazans and foreign nationals through the Rafah crossing to Egypt were suspended after an attack on an ambulance, but efforts are underway to resume them. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas demanded an immediate Israeli ceasefire during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Gaza's health ministry reported dozens of deaths in a strike on a refugee camp. Blinken, who opposes a ceasefire by Israel, made an unannounced visit to the West Bank to prevent the conflict from spreading. The Rafah crossing is the only exit point from Gaza not controlled by Israel. Israel continues to strike Gaza, while living conditions deteriorate and aid is insufficient.