International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah offensive

U.N. Court Order Deepens Israel’s Isolation as It Fights on in Rafah

A ruling Friday from the International Court of Justice ordering an immediate halt to Israel’s military offensive in Rafah marked a stunning rebuke of the Israeli leadership’s prosecution of the war in Gaza, including the decision to send troops and tanks into a city where more than a million Palestinians had sought refuge.

Israel launches more strikes on Rafah after ICJ order to halt military operations

Israel carried out strikes on Saturday and into Sunday morning throughout the Gaza Strip as fighting raged between the army and Palestinian militants. Witnesses reported heavy shelling in the southern city of Rafah early Sunday, two days after the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt military operations there. Read our liveblog for all the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war.

ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Military Offensive in Rafah

The court order, which includes an increase in humanitarian aid to the region as well as access to the area for war crimes investigators, will no doubt be difficult to enforce. The judges have also said that Israel must open the Rafah crossing for the “unhindered” provision of aid to Palestinians.

As Israel continues its Rafah offensive, some in Gaza choose to stay

Israeli forces dropped leaflets ordering people to evacuate and launched a military offensive in May in the eastern part of Rafah. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Gantz: IDF to Continue Military Operations in Gaza, Including Rafah

"The state of Israel is obligated to continue fight to return its hostages and ensure the safety of its citizens, at any time and anywhere, including in Rafah."