"Israeli Airstrikes and Ground Offensive in Rafah: International Concern Grows"

Israeli airstrikes and shelling in Rafah have killed over 100 people, including children, with fears of the death toll rising as many remain trapped under rubble. International alarm is mounting over Israel's planned ground offensive in the southern Gazan city, with concerns about the humanitarian crisis and the fate of civilians. The Israeli military confirmed a "series of strikes" and a "special operation" to rescue two hostages, while Hamas condemned the attacks as a "horrific massacre." The situation in Rafah has been described as a "pressure cooker of despair" with severe shortages of food, water, medicine, and shelter, prompting calls from various countries to prevent further escalation.