Israeli forces have intensified their attacks on southern Gaza, resulting in casualties, including the deaths of four children in Rafah. The United Nations Security Council is poised to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate cessation of Israel's deadly assaults on Gaza, after a prior draft was vetoed by Russia and China.

Efforts by the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to broker a ceasefire proved fruitless, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls to halt plans for a ground invasion in Rafah, where over 1.5 million Palestinians are seeking refuge.

In response to the escalating crisis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to visit Rafah on Saturday to advocate for an urgent humanitarian truce.

Since October 7, Israeli attacks on Gaza have claimed over 32,000 Palestinian lives and left 74,298 injured. Meanwhile, Hamas's assault on Israel has resulted in 1,139 fatalities and numerous captives.

Israeli Forces Set to Demolish Home of Slain Palestinian

Israeli forces are preparing to demolish the residence of Mujahid Barakat Mansour, a Palestinian man accused of targeting an Israeli bus. Mansour, from the village of Deir Ibzi’a, was killed in a pursuit involving Israeli troops, a helicopter, and a drone.

The demolition, a longstanding practice by Israel against Palestinians suspected of involvement in attacks, has drawn condemnation from human rights groups, labeling it as collective punishment and a potential war crime.

Recent Developments:

At least five Palestinians, including four children, perished in an Israeli airstrike on southern Rafah. Clashes persist between Palestinian militants and Israeli forces in northern Gaza City.

Ameed al-Jaghoub, shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank, succumbed to his injuries. His death sparked widespread condemnation.

The US military conducted strikes in Yemen targeting Houthi storage facilities, amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Arab nations have thrown their support behind a UN resolution calling for an immediate Ramadan truce, leading to a permanent ceasefire.

UK's Foreign Secretary David Cameron faces calls to disclose legal advice on Israel's Gaza operations.

Opposition lawmaker David Lammy has urged Cameron to release legal advice concerning Israel's adherence to international humanitarian law in Gaza. With the death toll rising and much of

Gaza in ruins, Lammy emphasizes the urgency for transparency regarding the UK's stance on the conflict.

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