Israel rescued two male hostages in a raid in Rafah amid reports of Israeli airstrikes hit the southern Gazan city of Rafah.
The Israeli military confirms the men are in “good medical condition.” The international community – including the UK – had warned about Israel’s planned offensive in Rafah.
Earlier, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said Rafah was under attack, with a number of deaths reported. 1.5 million people are sheltering in the southern city.