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The death toll in Gaza approaches 35,000 as violence intensifies between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants. Civilians bear the brunt of the conflict, with hospitals overwhelmed and humanitarian aid desperately needed to alleviate the crisis.
The French Foreign Ministry strongly condemns Israel's military operation in Rafah, urging an immediate ceasefire and reopening of border crossings for humanitarian aid. France denounces settler attacks on aid shipments, emphasizing civilian protection
As the situation escalates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a defiant tone, asserting that Israel will fight alone "with our fingernails" if necessary. This statement appears to be a direct response to the United States' warning that it would halt weapon supplies to Israel if it launched a full-scale invasion into Rafah.
In a desperate appeal, the ministry stated, "The wounded and sick suffer a slow death because there is no treatment and supplies, and there is no possibility for them to travel." The situation has become so dire that Gaza's only dialysis centre has been forced to close its doors.
Israeli forces carried out mass arrests overnight, detaining 97 Palestinians during raids across the West Bank governorates of Bethlehem, Ramallah, Hebron, Jenin, Nablus, Salfit and Jerusalem.
The Iran-backed Houthis have escalated attacks on commercial shipping in vital maritime routes in recent months, which they say is retaliation for Israel's military offensive on Gaza last year.
The reports of violence came as Israel reopened the Kerem Shalom Crossing on Thursday morning to allow aid trucks to enter Gaza after several days of it being closed.
"Gaps remain between the two sides over the terms for laying down arms," the Israeli official said. "Israel will not accept any proposal that does not allow for the demilitarization of Gaza."
Israeli authorities escalate tensions by demolishing six Palestinian homes in the West Bank, exacerbating concerns over forced displacement.
Burns's high-stakes visit comes at a perilous juncture, with Israel having launched operations in Rafah, seized control of the vital border crossing with Egypt, and ordered over 1 million Palestinian civilians sheltering in the city to evacuate their homes.
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