Ceasefire negotiations are underway in Gaza, hailed as “the final opportunity” to prevent another civilian massacre at the southern Rafah crossing and secure the release of hostages as claimed by Israel.
Yesterday, the Israeli army (IDF) launched an assault on Rafah, seizing control of the border crossing and effectively shutting down the last avenue for humanitarian aid entry. Today, Israeli bombardments persist in Rafah and other areas of the Gaza Strip, resulting in numerous casualties and injuries.
United Nations officials have cautioned that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip is set to worsen.
Following the example set by the USA, students in several European countries are also staging occupations of university buildings as a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinians.
Earlier, Israel declared the reopening of the Kerem Shalom (north) crossing, which had been closed the previous day following a Hamas attack, according to an IDF spokesperson.
Last week, the United States disclosed that it had “suspended” the delivery of a shipment of bombs to Israel. This action followed the Netanyahu government’s inability to provide a satisfactory response to Washington’s “concerns” regarding the attack on Rafah.
This action aligns with the Biden administration’s challenges in managing a surge of pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel campus protests across the US.
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