Israel says it is attacking eastern Rafah

Israel’s military has begun its offensive in eastern Rafah despite an international outcry over the humanitarian costs of an attack and calls from its US ally not to attack the southern border town.

“The IDF is currently conducting targeted strikes against Hamas terror targets in eastern Rafah in southern Gaza,” the Israeli military said on social media platform X.

The announcement comes just hours after Hamas announced that it accepted a ceasefire proposal.