Battles rage in Rafah after US says Gaza truce still possible
Palestinians persue their daily chores, as smoke rises following the Israeli bombardment of the city of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip on June 11, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group. PHOTO | AFP
Agence France-Presse is an international news agency headquartered in Paris, France.
What you need to know:
Efforts to reach a truce stalled when Israel began ground operations in Rafah, but US President Joe Biden in late May launched a new effort to secure a deal.