israel-hamas conflict: Israeli strikes kill 13 in a southern Gaza town that could be the next target in the war
Israeli airstrikes intensified in Rafah, Gaza, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of Hamas' cease-fire terms. Over a dozen were killed, including civilians, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Netanyahu vows to expand the offensive despite international alarm. Negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage release face hurdles as Hamas demands a full Israeli withdrawal. Pressure mounts on Netanyahu to secure hostages' release, but challenges persist in dealing with Hamas.