"Israel Intensifies Rafah Offensive Despite International and US Objections"

Israel has intensified its military offensive in Rafah, southern Gaza, despite increasing international pressure and legal challenges. The International Court of Justice is set to respond to a petition to halt the assault, and the International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. While international support for Israel wanes, domestic backing for the war remains strong, viewing it as an existential conflict. The offensive could test Israel's relations with the United States, its key ally.