Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Deadly combat rages as Rafah assault looms

Harrowing images of vast suffering in Gaza from Israel’s relentless campaign have fuelled worldwide protest movements and growing calls for a two-state solution.

Palestinians gather outside a damaged house following Israeli bombardment early on May 22, 2024 on the town of al-Zawaida in the Deir al-Balah
Palestinians gather outside a damaged house following Israeli bombardment early on May 22, 2024 in the town of az-Zawayda in the Deir el-Balah governorate in central Gaza, where many civilians from other parts of the besieged Gaza Strip have taken refuge [Bashar Taleb/AFP]
By Mersiha Gadzo and Joseph Stepansky
Published On 22 May 2024

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