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US-Israeli onslaught on Gaza

More Palestinians have fallen victim to Israeli attacks on Gaza, with cities in the south now being the focal point of the strikes. In Khan Yunis, a number of Palestinians were killed in fresh air raids. The city’s Nasser Hospital was also targeted again that left several people dead or injured. The regime’s forces also blocked the entry of oxygen cylinders into Amal Hospital, causing the death of three patients. In the city of Rafah, Israeli warplanes and artillery fire struck civilian homes and mosques, killing at least 77 people and injuring more than 230 more, while dozens are also trapped under the rubble. Around 28,200 Palestinians have been killed in more than four months of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Most of those killed are women and children.

Israel attack on Rafah

A chorus of warnings is coming in over Israel’s looming ground invasion of Rafah. A number of countries have sounded the alarm, saying the invasion could create a catastrophic humanitarian situation there. The British foreign secretary has expressed his deep concern about the possible invasion, while the French government called for measures to avoid a humanitarian disaster. Paris also said it’s opposed to any forced displacement of Gaza’s population. In a separate statement, the Netherlands said a large-scale military offensive against Rafah can result in many civilian casualties. Ireland also voiced its concern, stressing that the invasion would amount to a grave violation of international humanitarian law. Rafah is hosting some one-point-three million Palestinians who have taken shelter there from attacks in the rest of Gaza. But Israel has intensified its airstrikes in recent days. The International charity, ActionAid, has warned of disastrous consequences if Israel increases its air raids on the city.

US withdrawal from Iraq

Iraq says it has resumed talks with the United States on the withdrawal of US-led coalition from the country. An Iraqi military spokesman said the talks would be aimed at setting up a timeline for a phased pullout of coalition forces. General Yehia Rasool expressed hope that the talks could lead to an outcome soon. Senior Iraqi officials have said the end of the US-led coalition was a necessity for the security and stability of Iraq. Anti-US sentiment is running high in Iraq in the face of US support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza and recent deadly strikes in the country. Those attacks killed dozens of civilians and Iraqi security forces. The US maintains some 2,500 troops in Iraq under the pretext of fighting the Daesh terrorist group, which has already been defeated in the country.

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