"Gaza Braces for Israeli Advance Amid Warnings of Disaster"

Gazans in Rafah, Gaza, are terrified as Israeli forces prepare to advance into the city, where hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled. The overcrowding has led to skyrocketing rents, scarce resources, and little access to aid. Israeli airstrikes continue to hit the area, causing civilian casualties and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. The ongoing conflict has also led to a credit downgrade for Israel, with Moody's citing concerns over the country's economic outlook. Additionally, a 6-year-old girl and two rescuers were found dead in Gaza after being missing for nearly two weeks, and a family in the north of the territory is resorting to animal feed due to the unavailability and high cost of flour, highlighting the looming famine in the region.