Reports: Numerous deaths in air strikes in the Gaza Strip. Concerns about an Israeli ground offensive in Rafah are growing.

US President Joe Biden warned Israel in clear terms: He is firmly convinced that there must be “a temporary ceasefire” to free the hostages. Scholz calls on Israel to comply with international humanitarian law. Report: USA is preparing to deliver more arms to Israel. New survey: AfD is still in free fall – worst result since mid-2023.