President Emmanuel Macron of France has expressed outrage over the recent Israeli attack in Rafah, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of people according to authorities in Gaza. Calling for an immediate ceasefire and full respect for international law, Macron’s comments add to the growing criticism of Israel’s conduct in the ongoing conflict.
In a positive development, aid trucks from Egypt have reached the Gaza Strip under a new U.S.-brokered agreement to provide much-needed humanitarian relief. The Israeli military and the Egyptian Red Crescent confirmed that 126 trucks carrying essential supplies such as food and fuel made it to the Kerem Shalom crossing on Sunday. However, there were reports of a security issue at the crossing, preventing the aid from reaching its intended destination.
Meanwhile, Germany’s vice chancellor, Robert Habeck, has condemned Israel’s offensive in Rafah as a violation of international law. His remarks signal a shift in Germany’s stance towards Israel, which has traditionally been supportive. Habeck emphasized the need for Israel to refrain from targeting civilian areas such as refugee camps in Gaza.
As efforts continue to reach a ceasefire agreement and secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, Israel’s war cabinet convened on Sunday night for discussions. Diplomatic negotiations for a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are expected to resume in the coming week, with preliminary talks already underway in Paris.
The situation in Rafah remains tense as international pressure mounts on Israel to halt its offensive and prioritize the safety of civilians. The need for a swift resolution to the conflict is evident as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens.
