Israel strikes Rafah despite ICJ orders, casualties rise
Summary: Israel bombed Gaza Strip, defying ICJ orders to halt military operations in Rafah. ICJ demanded release of hostages held by Hamas. Israel rejected ICJ ruling, continuing attacks. Gaza war casualties: 1,170 dead, 35,800 killed in Israeli offensive, 252 hostages taken by Hamas. ICJ ordered Israel to stop actions in Rafah. Hamas criticized exclusion of rest of Gaza from order. Gaza residents hope for war's end.
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