ICJ ORDERS ISRAEL TO IMMEDIATELY HALT RAFAH OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS
Why in the news?
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to halt its military operations in Rafah “immediately.”
- The court demanded that Israel keep the Rafah crossing open for “unhindered” humanitarian aid.
- Israel must ensure the “unconditional” release of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7.
About Rafah City Location and Connectivity:
- Location: Southern Gaza Strip, bordering Egypt.
- Importance: Critical connection point for trade and movement.
Rafah Crossing:
- Other Crossings:
- Erez: Northern Gaza, for people, into Israel.
- Kerem Shalom: Southern Gaza, commercial goods junction with Israel.
- Aid Importance: Rafah is the sole humanitarian aid crossing.
- Control: Controlled by Hamas and Egypt, but disrupted by Israeli air strikes in response to Hamas’s assault.
source:scribd
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