Israel under pressure for attack on Rafah - Middle East. Hamas asks the UN Security Council, Netanyahu says the operation must end before Ramadan.
Germany and Saudi Arabia warn of humanitarian risks. Israeli army offensive on the southern city of the Strip "would be a humanitarian catastrophe foretold," says German Foreign Minister. 1.3 million people seek shelter from the fighting in a very confined space. Each attack killed multiple members of three families, including 10 children, the youngest just three months old..