Israeli military seizes Rafah border crossing, steps up attacks in southern Gaza

[Collection]Israeli military seizes Rafah border crossing, enters town after air strikes. Conflict persists amid ceasefire talks. Hamas agrees to proposal, rejected by Israel. Gaza civilian casualties. International concern over refugee plight. More than one million people have sought refuge in Rafah, living in tented camps and makeshift shelters. Ceasefire negotiations mediated by Qatar, Cairo. Netanyahu's war cabinet continues operation.