US calls for protection of civilians in Rafah. Israel has reportedly presented a proposal to evacuate the crowded city.
Israel sees Rafah as the last bastion of Hamas and is now planning a military offensive there. negotiations for a new ceasefire and the release of further hostages are set to continue in Cairo, according to Israeli media. Turkey has accused Israel of deliberately expelling Palestinians after its attacks in the Rafah area. The situation is already unbearable for the more than a million people seeking protection there.