In pics: Israel`s offensive targeting Gaza`s Rafah

Updated On: 13 February, 2024 07:26 PM IST | Editor

Israel launched airstrikes into Rafah killing at least 67 people with the death toll expected to increase according to the Gaza health ministry

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Israel launched airstrikes into Rafah killing at least 67 people with the death toll expected to increase according to the Gaza health ministry

<p>Israel launched airstrikes into Rafah killing at least 67 people with the death toll expected to increase according to the Gaza health ministry</p>

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Israel launched airstrikes into Rafah killing at least 67 people with the death toll expected to increase according to the Gaza health ministry

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The strikes happened as Israel Defense Forces conducted a raid that rescued two Israeli hostages

<p>Most of the 1.7 million displaced Palestinians who are currently sheltering in Rafah, fled to the city after being instructed by the IDF to evacuate their homes months ago</p>

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Most of the 1.7 million displaced Palestinians who are currently sheltering in Rafah, fled to the city after being instructed by the IDF to evacuate their homes months ago

<p>Meanwhile, South Africa says it has lodged an urgent request with the International Court of Justice to consider whether Israel`s military operations targeting the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip constitute a breach of the provisional orders the court handed down in the genocide case last month</p>

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Meanwhile, South Africa says it has lodged an urgent request with the International Court of Justice to consider whether Israel`s military operations targeting the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip constitute a breach of the provisional orders the court handed down in the genocide case last month

<p>South Africa made the announcement on Tuesday and said in a statement that it had asked the court to weigh whether Israel`s indication that it would launch a ground offensive in Rafah where 1.7 million Palestinians have fled to escape fighting represents a further imminent breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza</p>

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South Africa made the announcement on Tuesday and said in a statement that it had asked the court to weigh whether Israel`s indication that it would launch a ground offensive in Rafah where 1.7 million Palestinians have fled to escape fighting represents a further imminent breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza

<p>The International Court of Justice handed down a preliminary ruling last month in South Africa`s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The ruling ordered Israel to do all it can do prevent the deaths of Palestinian civilians</p>

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The International Court of Justice handed down a preliminary ruling last month in South Africa`s case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. The ruling ordered Israel to do all it can do prevent the deaths of Palestinian civilians

<p>Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the talks, as key meetings continue Tuesday between the sides in the Egyptian capital</p>

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Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the talks, as key meetings continue Tuesday between the sides in the Egyptian capital

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