"Mediators in Cairo Renew Push for Gaza Cease-Fire Amid Israeli Assault Threat"

Truce talks involving the U.S., Egypt, Israel, and Qatar are underway in Cairo as Israel plans an assault on Gaza's southern city of Rafah, prompting fears among the over a million displaced residents. The Israeli military has shelled Rafah, causing panic and prompting some displaced people to leave. Efforts to secure a truce are ongoing, with Hamas insisting on an Israeli commitment to end the war and withdraw forces from Gaza. The situation in Gaza is dire, with food and water shortages, disease spreading, and much of the territory in ruins. The international community is calling for measures to protect civilians and prevent further large-scale killing and destruction.