"Israeli Military Campaign Expands to Southern Gaza City Amid Cease-Fire Talks"

The US has cautioned Israel against launching a military offensive in Gaza's southern city of Rafah without proper planning, warning that it would be a "disaster" for the refugees there. The White House emphasized the need for protection of innocent civilian life and humanitarian considerations, stating that it would not support any major operations in Rafah without due planning. This rare warning from the US, a key ally of Israel, comes amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Rafah now hosting over half of Gaza's population in dire humanitarian conditions.