"Israeli Threat of Rafah Ground Assault Looms Over Hostage Situation"

As Israel plans to invade Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip, over a million people are stranded without clear guidance on where to seek safety. Palestinians in Rafah are living in schools, tents, or with friends and relatives, desperately searching for refuge from potential Israeli military action. Concerns have been raised about the safety of civilians in the area, with warnings against an offensive from Israel's allies and others.