ICJ orders Israel to end Rafah offensive

The Hague-based court has said that the humanitarian situation in the city has “deteriorated further” since its last ruling

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to halt its military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, as it is “not convinced” that the Israeli military’s evacuation orders are doing enough to protect civilians.

Reading out the court’s order on Friday, ICJ head Nawaf Salam said that its...