Benny Gantz says Israel will continue fighting in Rafah despite ICJ ruling

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel has no intention of following a ruling by the UN’s top court, and will continue fighting in Rafah.

Gantz said Israel is “obligated to continue fighting to return its hostages and ensure the safety of its citizens, at any time and place - including in Rafah”.

Despite vowing to disregard the ICJ’s ruling to stop fighting in the city, Gantz said Israel is acting according to international law.