Summary
- Residents in Rafah have experienced almost constant explosions and gunfire, with intense fighting between Israeli forces and militants from Hamas and Islamic Jihad being reported.
- UNICEF warns that food supplies and fuel are running low in Rafah as at least 100,000 people have already left the area.
- IDF continues its military pressure in Rafah, with tanks surrounding the eastern section of the city and expanding its offensive.
- Hamas has refused to agree to return 33 live hostages in a deal, demanding an Israeli commitment to end the war in the second phase of negotiations.
