"UN Condemns Israel as Gaza Airstrikes Threaten Palestinian Lives and Homes"

In southern Gaza, an area previously designated as a safe zone by Israel, an airstrike killed 18 people near Kuwait Specialty Hospital in Rafah, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Despite Israeli military warnings of increased operations, the strike on a house, which Israel claims targeted a Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander, has led to civilian deaths and injuries. The International Court of Justice reported a complaint by South Africa accusing Israel of genocidal acts, while Israel's Foreign Ministry denies the allegations, blaming Hamas for using civilians as human shields. Humanitarian efforts are severely challenged, with a UN convoy coming under Israeli fire without casualties. The conflict has displaced approximately 85% of Gaza's population, with those in the south facing dire conditions and limited options for safety.