<p>Israel reportedly pushed deep into the northern edge of Gaza on Monday (May 13) to recapture an area from Hamas, while in the south, tanks and troops pushed across a highway into Rafah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A Reuters report said that the ongoing offensive is part of some of the most intense fighting for weeks raging in both the north and south. The ongoing Israeli operations in Rafah, which borders Egypt, have closed a main crossing point for humanitarian aid, worsening an already dire situation.</p>

<p>With hundreds of thousands of people fleeing again due to the prospect of a full-blown invasion of Rafah, the crisis continues to turn dire.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Thousands of Gazans flee Rafah, Jabalia</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Gaza's health authority appealed for international pressure to reopen access via the southern border for aid, medical supplies and fuel to power generators and ambulances.</p>

<p>"The wounded and sick suffer a slow death because there is no treatment and supplies and they cannot travel," it said.</p>

<h2><strong>UN security staff member killed</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a foreign UN security staff member, identified as an&nbsp;Indian by the news agency Press Trust of India,&nbsp;was killed on Monday when a&nbsp;UN-marked vehicle travelling to a hospital in Rafah was struck, the first international UN fatality in the Gaza war, a UN&nbsp;spokesperson said, bringing the total death toll of UN personnel to around 190.</p>

<p>In northern Gaza's Jabalia, Israeli forces pushed into an area where they claimed to have dismantled Hamas months ago.</p>

<p>Residents fled along rubble-strewn streets carrying bags of belongings.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-war-netanyahu-says-israel-ready-to-stand-alone-and-will-fight-with-fingernails-719873">Hamas war: Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'stand alone' and 'fight with fingernails'</a></strong></p>

<p>"We don't know where to go. We have been displaced from one place to the next... We are running in the streets. I saw it with my own eyes. I saw the tank and the bulldozer. It is on that street," one woman, who did not give her name, was quoted as saying by Reuters.</p>

<p>An Israeli air strike on a house in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip killed at least eight people, said Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson of the Gaza Civil Emergency Service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Palestinian death toll in the war has now surpassed 35,000, with 57 killed in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza health&nbsp;officials, whose figures do not differentiate between civilians and fighters.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel reportedly pushed deep into the northern edge of Gaza on Monday (May 13) to recapture an area from Hamas, while in the south, tanks and troops pushed across a highway into Rafah.

Israel reportedly pushed deep into the northern edge of Gaza on Monday (May 13) to recapture an area from Hamas, while in the south, tanks and troops pushed across a highway into Rafah. A Reuters report said that the ongoing offensive is part of some of the most intense fighting for weeks raging in both the north and south. The ongoing Israeli operations in Rafah, which borders Egypt, have closed a main crossing point for humanitarian aid, worsening an already dire situation. With hundreds of thousands of people fleeing again due to the prospect of a full-blown invasion of Rafah, the crisis continues to turn dire. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Thousands of Gazans flee Rafah, Jabalia × Meanwhile, Gaza's health authority appealed for international pressure to reopen access via the southern border for aid, medical supplies and fuel to power generators and ambulances. "The wounded and sick suffer a slow death because there is no treatment and supplies and they cannot travel," it said. UN security staff member killed Meanwhile, a foreign UN security staff member, identified as an Indian by the news agency Press Trust of India, was killed on Monday when a UN-marked vehicle travelling to a hospital in Rafah was struck, the first international UN fatality in the Gaza war, a UN spokesperson said, bringing the total death toll of UN personnel to around 190. In northern Gaza's Jabalia, Israeli forces pushed into an area where they claimed to have dismantled Hamas months ago. Residents fled along rubble-strewn streets carrying bags of belongings. Also read | Hamas war: Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'stand alone' and 'fight with fingernails' "We don't know where to go. We have been displaced from one place to the next... We are running in the streets. I saw it with my own eyes. I saw the tank and the bulldozer. It is on that street," one woman, who did not give her name, was quoted as saying by Reuters. An Israeli air strike on a house in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip killed at least eight people, said Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson of the Gaza Civil Emergency Service. The Palestinian death toll in the war has now surpassed 35,000, with 57 killed in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza health officials, whose figures do not differentiate between civilians and fighters. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian UN staff member killed as Israel intensifies Gaza offensive from north and south

An Indian personnel working with the United Nations lost his life in Gaza after his vehicle was targeted in an attack in Rafah, making it the “first international" casualty for the organisation since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Indian staff member with the UN killed in Gaza

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Indian staff member with the UN killed in Gaza

Israel-Hamas War: Indian serving as UN aid worker killed in Gaza

Hamas planned to establish a secret base in Turkey and other terror cells elsewhere to co-ordinate attacks against Israeli targets in neighbouring countries, including NATO members, according to files captured by the Israeli army in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli forces claim capturing Hamas military strategy documents

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that “more than 1,000 members” of the Palestinian militant group Hamas were being treated in Turkey hospitals amid the ongoing war in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: More than 1,000 Hamas members treated in Turkey, says Erdogan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended a decision to pause a delivery to Israel of 3,500 bombs over concerns they could be used in the Gazan city of Rafah, saying Israel lacked a “credible plan” to protect civilians sheltering there. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israel lacks 'credible plan' to protect Rafah civilians, says Blinken

The US says it is reasonable to assess that Israel violated international law in Gaza. The US State Department has sent a report to Congress that comes to this conclusion. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war: US says reasonable to say Israel violated International Law

Israel-Hamas War: Antony Blinken defends weapons pause to Israel

Israel-Hamas War: Antony Blinken says Israel 'lacks credible plan' to protect civilians

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<p>Palestinian militant group Hamas said Sunday (May 12) that&nbsp;US President Biden's remarks that the truce in Gaza war is linked&nbsp;to the release of hostages was a "setback" to peace negotiations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We condemn this position by the US president, we consider it a setback from the outcomes of the latest round of negotiations, which led to the movement's agreement to the proposal put forward by mediators," Hamas said&nbsp;in a statement.</p>

<p>A day before, Biden suggested that a ceasefire in the besieged territory was possible 'tomorrow' if Hamas released all hostages it captured in the&nbsp;October 7&nbsp;attack.</p>

<h2><strong>Truce talks stalled</strong></h2>

<p>Hamas also said that Israel's decision to advance with the Rafah attack 'overturned' peace talks.</p>

<p>Negotiations, led by mediators from Egypt, Qatar and the United States, have&nbsp;largely stalled&nbsp;due to Israel's operation in Rafah.</p>

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<p>The militant group accused the Israeli government of "escalating their brutal massacres in various areas of the Gaza Strip" and "reaffirming their pursuit of continuing the genocidal war in Gaza".</p>

<h2><strong>US says Israel lacks a credible plan for&nbsp;Rafah</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the Biden administration's decision to halt arms delivery to Israel by saying that the Jewish nation lacked credible plans to safeguard the civilian population.</p>

<p>Biden has made clear to Israel that if it “launches this major military operation to Rafah, then there are certain systems that we’re not going to be supporting and supplying for that operation,” Blinken said.</p>

<p>“We have real concerns about the way they’re used,” he continued. Israel needs to “have a clear, credible plan to protect civilians, which we haven’t seen.”</p>

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<p>Experts are worried a full-throttle military offensive in Gaza would further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the territory.</p>

<p>As per data released by the Gaza health ministry, more than 35,000 Palestinians have&nbsp;been killed&nbsp;in the war triggered after the&nbsp;Oct 7&nbsp;attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 78,000 people have sustained injuries. Most of the casualties have been women and children, the health ministry has said.</p>

<h2><strong>IDF opens&nbsp;‘Western Erez’ Crossing&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The IDF revealed that it has&nbsp;opened&nbsp;‘Western Erez’ Crossing in northern Gaza for transfer of humanitarian aid.&nbsp;This was done in accordance with the government directive and in coordination with the US, as part of the effort to increase aid routes to Gaza and to the northern part in particular.</p>

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Palestinian militant group Hamas said Sunday (May 12) that US President Biden's remarks that the truce in Gaza war is linked to the release of hostages was a "setback" to peace negotiations.

Palestinian militant group Hamas said Sunday (May 12) that US President Biden's remarks that the truce in Gaza war is linked to the release of hostages was a "setback" to peace negotiations. "We condemn this position by the US president, we consider it a setback from the outcomes of the latest round of negotiations, which led to the movement's agreement to the proposal put forward by mediators," Hamas said in a statement. A day before, Biden suggested that a ceasefire in the besieged territory was possible 'tomorrow' if Hamas released all hostages it captured in the October 7 attack. Truce talks stalled Hamas also said that Israel's decision to advance with the Rafah attack 'overturned' peace talks. Negotiations, led by mediators from Egypt, Qatar and the United States, have largely stalled due to Israel's operation in Rafah. Also read: Israel reacts to Biden`s most direct warning against full blown Rafah invasion The militant group accused the Israeli government of "escalating their brutal massacres in various areas of the Gaza Strip" and "reaffirming their pursuit of continuing the genocidal war in Gaza". US says Israel lacks a credible plan for Rafah Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken defended the Biden administration's decision to halt arms delivery to Israel by saying that the Jewish nation lacked credible plans to safeguard the civilian population. Biden has made clear to Israel that if it “launches this major military operation to Rafah, then there are certain systems that we’re not going to be supporting and supplying for that operation,” Blinken said. “We have real concerns about the way they’re used,” he continued. Israel needs to “have a clear, credible plan to protect civilians, which we haven’t seen.” Also read: Israel orders evacuation from more areas in Rafah, presses ahead with ground offensive Experts are worried a full-throttle military offensive in Gaza would further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in the territory. As per data released by the Gaza health ministry, more than 35,000 Palestinians have been killed in the war triggered after the Oct 7 attacks. More than 78,000 people have sustained injuries. Most of the casualties have been women and children, the health ministry has said. IDF opens ‘Western Erez’ Crossing The IDF revealed that it has opened ‘Western Erez’ Crossing in northern Gaza for transfer of humanitarian aid. This was done in accordance with the government directive and in coordination with the US, as part of the effort to increase aid routes to Gaza and to the northern part in particular. Today (Sun), the ‘Western Erez’ Crossing was opened in the area of northern Gaza for the transfer of humanitarian aid. This was done in accordance with the government directive and in coordination with the US, as part of the effort to increase aid routes to Gaza and to the… pic.twitter.com/Tqosop32F5 — COGAT (@cogatonline) May 12, 2024 × (With inputs from agencies)

‘Setback for peace talks’: Hamas slams Biden’s call for releasing all hostages in Gaza

<p>Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, on Saturday (May 11) released a video showing a man held hostage in Gaza. The man can be&nbsp;seen alive in the 11-second footage. The video is superimposed with text in Arabic and Hebrew that reads: "Time is running out. Your government is lying."</p>

<p>The man in the video is believed to be&nbsp;Nadav Poplewell, a UK national, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nirim. Hamas said "he died&nbsp;of wounds that he sustained in an Israeli air strike more than a month ago."</p>

<p>The 51-year-old hostage was kidnapped along with his mother&nbsp;Channa Peri, who was released in a hostage-sharing agreement in November last year.</p>

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<p>Poplewell's brother was killed in the October 7 attacks. In the video,&nbsp;Nadav looks bruised in one of the eyes.</p>

<p>The video was posted on Hamas' telegram channel. It's the third time in less than a month that the group has released&nbsp;footage of hostages.</p>

<p>Earlier, on April 27, the militant group released a video showing two hostages alive: Keith Siegel and Omri Miran.</p>

<p>Three days earlier it posted another video showing hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin alive.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Israel orders new evacuation orders in Rafah</strong></p>

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<p>It comes as pressure grows over the Israeli government of PM Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza.</p>

<p>"Every sign of life received from the hostages held by Hamas is another cry of distress to the Israeli government and its leaders," the families' group said in its statement on Saturday.</p>

<p>"We don't have a moment to spare! You must strive to implement a deal that will bring them all back today," it added.</p>

<p>Some 250 people were abducted to the Gaza Strip on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel.</p>

<p>Israeli officials say 128 of them are still held captive in the Palestinian territory, including 36 who are dead.</p>

<p>Reacting to the video released Saturday,&nbsp;The Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Israel&nbsp;released a statement urging the Netanyahu government to strike a peace deal as soon as possible.</p>

<p>“Every sign of life received from the hostages held by Hamas is another cry of distress to the Israeli government and its leaders,” the families’ group said in its statement.</p>

<p>“We don’t have a moment to spare! You must strive to implement a deal that will bring them all back today.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, on Saturday (May 11) released a video showing a man held hostage in Gaza. The man can be seen alive in the 11-second footage.

Hamas's armed wing, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, on Saturday (May 11) released a video showing a man held hostage in Gaza. The man can be seen alive in the 11-second footage. The video is superimposed with text in Arabic and Hebrew that reads: "Time is running out. Your government is lying." The man in the video is believed to be Nadav Poplewell, a UK national, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nirim. Hamas said "he died of wounds that he sustained in an Israeli air strike more than a month ago." The 51-year-old hostage was kidnapped along with his mother Channa Peri, who was released in a hostage-sharing agreement in November last year. Also read: Ukraine war: Over 1700 evacuated from areas near Russian border in Kharkiv Poplewell's brother was killed in the October 7 attacks. In the video, Nadav looks bruised in one of the eyes. The video was posted on Hamas' telegram channel. It's the third time in less than a month that the group has released footage of hostages. Earlier, on April 27, the militant group released a video showing two hostages alive: Keith Siegel and Omri Miran. Three days earlier it posted another video showing hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin alive. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Israel orders new evacuation orders in Rafah × It comes as pressure grows over the Israeli government of PM Benjamin Netanyahu to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza. "Every sign of life received from the hostages held by Hamas is another cry of distress to the Israeli government and its leaders," the families' group said in its statement on Saturday. "We don't have a moment to spare! You must strive to implement a deal that will bring them all back today," it added. Some 250 people were abducted to the Gaza Strip on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel. Israeli officials say 128 of them are still held captive in the Palestinian territory, including 36 who are dead. Reacting to the video released Saturday, The Hostages and Missing Families Forum in Israel released a statement urging the Netanyahu government to strike a peace deal as soon as possible. “Every sign of life received from the hostages held by Hamas is another cry of distress to the Israeli government and its leaders,” the families’ group said in its statement. “We don’t have a moment to spare! You must strive to implement a deal that will bring them all back today.” (With inputs from agencies)

‘Time is running out’: Hamas releases video showing hostage, claims he ‘died in Israeli strike’

<p>Israel on Saturday (May 11) released evacuation orders for Palestinians in several areas of Gaza's southern city of Rafah and asked them to progress towards an expanded humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi, indicating its further plans to expand ground offensive on the city.</p>

<p>Taking to social media platform X, a military spokesperson urged the residents and the displaced living in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, and 11 other neighbourhoods in the enclave to immediately head to the shelters west of Gaza City.<br />
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As per reports, the IDF&nbsp;published a map marking some&nbsp;sectors of the city as “dangerous combat zone” and warned civilians,&nbsp;“Everyone in these areas is risking their lives and the lives of their family members. For your safety — we ask you to evacuate immediately to the humanitarian zone.”</p>

<p>As per the Palestinian news agency WAFA, 24 Palestinians lost their lives after Israeli jets hit several areas in central Gaza.</p>

<p>Despite several humanitarian groups raising alarm bells, and pressure from the United States, Israel has stated that it will progress with its offensive in Rafah, where over one million displaced people have sought refuge during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.</p>

<p>According to the Israeli military, nearly 300,000 Gazans have moved towards Al-Mawasi.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-israels-use-of-us-supplied-weapons-may-have-violated-international-law-says-washington-720237">Gaza war: 'Israel's use of US-supplied weapons may have violated int'l law'</a></p>

<h2><strong>Hezbollah fires salvo of rockets at Kiryat Shmona</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Hezbollah on Friday (May 10) fired a salvo of rockets from Lebanon targetting the northern city of Kiryat Shmona. In response, the Israeli military launched a series of retaliatory attacks on the militant group's locations.</p>

<p>The army said that nearly 15 missiles were shot down by the Iron Dome, while the rest hit the city and caused extensive damage to property.</p>

<p>As per The Times Of Israel, the footage released from inside the city showed damaged buildings and vehicles that were burned out.</p>

<p>Reportedly, the rockets also prompted massive fires in the hills along Route 90 and 10 firefighting teams were deployed at the scene, said the Israel Fire and Rescue Services.</p>

<p>The Iran-backed militant group released a statement saying that it fired a barrage of "Katyusha rockets” at Israel’s north “in response to the Israeli enemy’s attacks on… civilians, most recently in Tayr Harfa.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel on Saturday (May 11) released evacuation orders for Palestinians in several areas of Gaza's southern city of Rafah and asked them to progress towards an expanded humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi, indicating its further plans to expand ground offensive on the city.

Israel on Saturday (May 11) released evacuation orders for Palestinians in several areas of Gaza's southern city of Rafah and asked them to progress towards an expanded humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi, indicating its further plans to expand ground offensive on the city. Taking to social media platform X, a military spokesperson urged the residents and the displaced living in the Jabalia area of northern Gaza, and 11 other neighbourhoods in the enclave to immediately head to the shelters west of Gaza City. As per reports, the IDF published a map marking some sectors of the city as “dangerous combat zone” and warned civilians, “Everyone in these areas is risking their lives and the lives of their family members. For your safety — we ask you to evacuate immediately to the humanitarian zone.” As per the Palestinian news agency WAFA, 24 Palestinians lost their lives after Israeli jets hit several areas in central Gaza. Despite several humanitarian groups raising alarm bells, and pressure from the United States, Israel has stated that it will progress with its offensive in Rafah, where over one million displaced people have sought refuge during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. According to the Israeli military, nearly 300,000 Gazans have moved towards Al-Mawasi. Also read: Gaza war: 'Israel's use of US-supplied weapons may have violated int'l law' Hezbollah fires salvo of rockets at Kiryat Shmona Meanwhile, Hezbollah on Friday (May 10) fired a salvo of rockets from Lebanon targetting the northern city of Kiryat Shmona. In response, the Israeli military launched a series of retaliatory attacks on the militant group's locations. The army said that nearly 15 missiles were shot down by the Iron Dome, while the rest hit the city and caused extensive damage to property. As per The Times Of Israel, the footage released from inside the city showed damaged buildings and vehicles that were burned out. Reportedly, the rockets also prompted massive fires in the hills along Route 90 and 10 firefighting teams were deployed at the scene, said the Israel Fire and Rescue Services. The Iran-backed militant group released a statement saying that it fired a barrage of "Katyusha rockets” at Israel’s north “in response to the Israeli enemy’s attacks on… civilians, most recently in Tayr Harfa.” (With inputs from agencies)

Israel orders evacuation from more areas in Rafah, presses ahead with ground offensive

Four Israeli soldiers were killed and several wounded as fierce battles raged across the Gaza Strip on Friday. Israeli tanks reportedly advanced on a main road dividing the eastern and western halves of southern Gaza’s Rafah. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Four Israeli soldiers killed in North Gaza, tanks advances into Rafah

The rift between US President and Israeli Prime Minister is growing by the hour. In a first since October 7, Biden administration has blocked a deadly arms shipment to Israeli forces. IDF says it owns enough weapons for Rafah incursion.

Israel-Hamas War: 'Enough arms for Rafah mission'

The US has long been by far the largest arms supplier to its closest Middle East ally, followed by Germany. Two countries, Canada and the Netherlands, have halted arms shipments to Israel this year over concern they could be used in ways violating international humanitarian law. Watch in the report to know more details of Israel's weapons suppliers.

Israel-Hamas War: Who are Israel's main weapons suppliers?

Israel-Hamas War: Who supplies most weapons to Israel?

Billions of dollars worth of US weaponry remains in the pipeline for Israel, despite the delay of one shipment of bombs and a review of others by US President Joe Biden’s administration. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israel to get US weapons despite shipment delay?

Hamas on Thursday called for an end to airdrops of aid after two Palestinians were killed in northern Gaza when a aid pallet crashed into a warehouse after its parachute failed to open. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Aid air drops are 'real danger' says Hamas after 2 killed in Gaza

<p>US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday (May 8) that he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, in his most direct warning so far amid the war against Hamas that has led to massive humanitarian crisis in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.</p>

<p>Biden's fresh warning came after the United States recently halted a shipment of American bombs to Israel amid the looming prospect of a full-fledged Israeli invasion of Rafah where about two million Palestinians are currently living under tents after being displaced due to war elsewhere in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-updates-au-criticises-israel-incursion-into-rafah-israel-reopens-key-kerem-shalom-border-crossing-719349">Gaza war updates: 30 Hamas militants killed in Israel’s Rafah operation, says IDF</a></strong></p>

<p>"If they go into Rafah, I'm not supplying the weapons that have been used… to deal with the cities," Biden said in an interview with CNN. "We're not gonna supply the weapons and the artillery shells that have been used."</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US pauses bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns</strong></p>

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<p>Hours after Biden's comment, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations said that US president's threat to stop certain arms supplies to Israel "very disappointing".</p>

<p>"This is a difficult and very disappointing statement to hear from a president to whom we have been grateful since the beginning of the war," Gilad Erdan told Israeli public broadcaster Kan radio, in Israel's first reaction to Biden's warning</p>

<p>Sources cited by the US media say that Biden was forced to speak as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear he would go ahead with an assault on Rafah.</p>

<p>The Biden administration recently paused delivery&nbsp;of 1,800 2,000-pound (907 kilogrammes) bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs.</p>

<p>"Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs," Biden said. "It's just wrong."</p>

<p>Biden, however, pointed out that the US is not shifting too far from Israel.</p>

<p>"We are not walking away from Israel's security," Biden insisted in the CNN interview. "We're walking away from Israel's ability to wage war in those areas."</p>

<h2><strong>What next?</strong></h2>

<p>Israel has already launched a limited invasion of Rafah after taking over a key crossing point and overnight bombardments over purported Hamas targets. Even if the pause in US shipments happens, Israel would still be left with&nbsp;a significant weapons stockpile.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 34,789 Palestinians have so far been killed in Israel’s ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip since October last year, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday (May 8) that he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, in his most direct warning so far amid the war against Hamas that has led to massive humanitarian crisis in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday (May 8) that he would stop US weapons supplies to Israel if it attacks Rafah in southern Gaza, in his most direct warning so far amid the war against Hamas that has led to massive humanitarian crisis in the blockaded Palestinian enclave. Biden's fresh warning came after the United States recently halted a shipment of American bombs to Israel amid the looming prospect of a full-fledged Israeli invasion of Rafah where about two million Palestinians are currently living under tents after being displaced due to war elsewhere in Gaza. Also read | Gaza war updates: 30 Hamas militants killed in Israel’s Rafah operation, says IDF "If they go into Rafah, I'm not supplying the weapons that have been used… to deal with the cities," Biden said in an interview with CNN. "We're not gonna supply the weapons and the artillery shells that have been used." Also watch | US pauses bomb shipment to Israel over Rafah concerns × Hours after Biden's comment, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations said that US president's threat to stop certain arms supplies to Israel "very disappointing". "This is a difficult and very disappointing statement to hear from a president to whom we have been grateful since the beginning of the war," Gilad Erdan told Israeli public broadcaster Kan radio, in Israel's first reaction to Biden's warning Sources cited by the US media say that Biden was forced to speak as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear he would go ahead with an assault on Rafah. The Biden administration recently paused delivery of 1,800 2,000-pound (907 kilogrammes) bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs. "Civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of those bombs," Biden said. "It's just wrong." Biden, however, pointed out that the US is not shifting too far from Israel. "We are not walking away from Israel's security," Biden insisted in the CNN interview. "We're walking away from Israel's ability to wage war in those areas." What next? Israel has already launched a limited invasion of Rafah after taking over a key crossing point and overnight bombardments over purported Hamas targets. Even if the pause in US shipments happens, Israel would still be left with a significant weapons stockpile. At least 34,789 Palestinians have so far been killed in Israel’s ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip since October last year, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An Israeli airstrike killed at least seven people and wounded several others early on Wednesday (May 8) in Gaza City, a local hospital in the blockaded Palestinian enclave said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strike on an apartment in Gaza killed seven members of the same family, the Al-Ahli hospital said. Eyewitnesses on Wednesday (May 8) also reported strikes elsewhere in Gaza, more so around Rafah.</p>

<p>The development came after Israel seized control of the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing. After Israel refused to rule out a full-scale invasion of Rafah, international pressure is growing against Israel to pursue a truce.</p>

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<p>Earlier this week, Israeli rockets were fired from the Rafah area of the Gaza Strip towards Kerem Shalom and the Re'im area of southern Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces.</p>

<p>"The projectiles that were fired toward the area of the Kerem Shalom Crossing are preventing the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The IDF will continue to operate to enable the necessary security conditions to re-open the Kerem Shalom Crossing," the IDF said.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's military operation in Rafah serves dual goals of returning the hostages held in Gaza as well as eliminating Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, said the Israeli military’s operations in Rafah will "continue and expand as necessary".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the last remaining operational hospital in Rafah also issued a call for all available medical teams to help with the constant flow of injured individuals arriving at the medical facility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The hospital medical director, as cited by CNN, said that the remaining field hospitals in the area of an eastern Rafah hospital evacuated on Monday (May 6) following Israeli warnings, and will only be able to provide less than one-third of their previously offered services.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Israeli airstrike killed at least seven people and wounded several others early on Wednesday (May 8) in Gaza City, a local hospital in the blockaded Palestinian enclave said.

An Israeli airstrike killed at least seven people and wounded several others early on Wednesday (May 8) in Gaza City, a local hospital in the blockaded Palestinian enclave said. The strike on an apartment in Gaza killed seven members of the same family, the Al-Ahli hospital said. Eyewitnesses on Wednesday (May 8) also reported strikes elsewhere in Gaza, more so around Rafah. The development came after Israel seized control of the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing. After Israel refused to rule out a full-scale invasion of Rafah, international pressure is growing against Israel to pursue a truce. Also read | Humanitarian aid flow impacted as Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing Earlier this week, Israeli rockets were fired from the Rafah area of the Gaza Strip towards Kerem Shalom and the Re'im area of southern Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces. "The projectiles that were fired toward the area of the Kerem Shalom Crossing are preventing the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. The IDF will continue to operate to enable the necessary security conditions to re-open the Kerem Shalom Crossing," the IDF said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel's military operation in Rafah serves dual goals of returning the hostages held in Gaza as well as eliminating Hamas. Also watch | Israel-Hamas War: Israel provoking famine in Gaza? × Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, said the Israeli military’s operations in Rafah will "continue and expand as necessary". Meanwhile, the last remaining operational hospital in Rafah also issued a call for all available medical teams to help with the constant flow of injured individuals arriving at the medical facility. The hospital medical director, as cited by CNN, said that the remaining field hospitals in the area of an eastern Rafah hospital evacuated on Monday (May 6) following Israeli warnings, and will only be able to provide less than one-third of their previously offered services. (With inputs from agencies)

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