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Desperate Situation in Gaza Worsens as International Criminal Court Prosecutor Visits Rafah Border Crossing and Communication Systems are Restored

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Key takeaways:

  • Dozens of people have been rushed to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza following the continuous bombing of the Al-Shati refugee camp.
  • International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan visited the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt today.
  • Communication systems have been restored today following a blackout that started on Friday, and the fighting between Israel and Hamas has escalated significantly in the last 48 hours.

Dozens of people have been rushed to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza following the continuous bombing of the Al-Shati refugee camp, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Images shared by the ministry showed children at the hospital, some lying on the floor and others covered in dust and blood.

International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan visited the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt today and posted a video on X expressing his hope to visit the Gaza Strip and Israel while he is in the region.

Communication systems have been restored today following a blackout that started on Friday. Robert Mardini, director-general of the International Committee of Red Cross, said there should be no impediment to humanitarian relief supplies going to civilians.

The fighting between Israel and Hamas has escalated significantly in the last 48 hours, and there has been no pause to let aid trucks in days. The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated even further. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, General Joseph Votel, and Senator J.D. Vance discussed the situation on the “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan.

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