"Israel's Advance into Rafah Leaves Palestinians Nowhere to Flee"

Israel vows to push into Rafah in the Gaza Strip, leaving Palestinians trapped and fearing a massacre, as casualties continue to rise. UNICEF reports 1 million children in Gaza need mental health support, while the UN calls Israel's assault the deadliest conflict for journalists. U.S. President Biden signs an Executive Order imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers, sparking anger among Arab-Americans. The situation remains dire as humanitarian aid is held up at the border, and a proposed ceasefire is being considered by Hamas, but a stalemate looms. Regional tensions escalate as the U.S. plans retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets, raising fears of wider conflict.