"Israeli Airstrikes and Hamas Chief's Trip Raise Truce Hopes Amid Gaza Violence"

Israeli airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza have caused extensive damage and casualties, with over 97 people confirmed killed and 130 wounded. Talks for a ceasefire have been ongoing, with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Cairo for negotiations. Israel has threatened a full-blown attack on Rafah, despite international pleas for restraint, and is considering a plan to run parts of Gaza without Hamas or the Palestinian Authority. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with residents facing desperate conditions and a lack of aid.