US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Israeli gunfire has reportedly caused an unconfirmed number of injuries on the outskirts of Rafah in southern Gaza, according to ambulance and emergency services cited in reports. The incident comes amid continuing reports of violence and civilian suffering across the Gaza Strip.
At the same time, Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais has argued that the targeting of Palestinian women should be understood as a form of genocide, saying that the gender-specific dimension of the violence has been overlooked in discussions of international law.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest LIVE News: Israeli Gunfire Reported On Outskirts Of Rafah
Ambulance and emergency services reported Israeli gunfire on the outskirts of Rafah, with an unconfirmed number of people injured. Details surrounding the incident, including the exact number of casualties and circumstances of the shooting, were still emerging.
Rafah has been repeatedly affected by Israeli military operations during the Gaza war. The southern Gaza city has also become a major focus of displacement and humanitarian concerns during the conflict.
Recent reporting from Gaza has described continued shelling and gunfire in areas close to Israeli military positions and designated buffer zones.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Palestinian Lawyer Ahmad Ibsais Raises Genocide Claim
Palestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues that Israeli attacks on Palestinian women constitute an aspect of genocide that he says has received insufficient attention in international-law discussions.
His argument focuses on the gendered nature of violence against Palestinian women and the broader impact of the war on Palestinian society. As per the reports, the argument is in a NewsFeed report published on August 17, 2026.
Ibsais has previously written and researched on the concept of “femigenocide”, including a 2026 preprint examining the targeting of women in the context of genocide. The research is an academic argument and should not be confused with a final judicial finding.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: What is Argument About Women And Genocide?
The argument centres on whether violence specifically affecting women can play a role in the destruction of a protected group.
Under international law, genocide involves certain prohibited acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group. The legal question therefore involves not only documenting killings or other acts but also establishing the required intent.
Ibsais argues that violence directed at women can have consequences beyond individual victims, particularly where attacks affect reproduction, family structures and the ability of a population to survive and reproduce.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Update: Gaza Death Toll Crosses 73,000, Report Says
As per the latest report, more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023, including tens of thousands of women and children.
The reported death toll comes amid the destruction of large parts of Gaza and the displacement of much of its population. Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly warned about the impact of the conflict on civilians, including women and children.
Because casualty figures from an active conflict can change and may be subject to verification or revision, figures should be attributed to the reporting organisation or relevant authorities.
Women And Children Among Those Affected
Women and children have faced significant consequences throughout the Gaza war, including deaths, injuries, displacement and disruption to access to healthcare and other essential services.
The debate around gender-based violence has also become an important part of discussions surrounding the conflict. A UN Commission of Inquiry has previously examined allegations of sexual and gender-based violence involving Palestinians and Israeli forces. Such findings and allegations remain part of a wider international legal and political debate.
US-Israel-Iran War News: Why Is Rafah Significant In The Gaza War?
Rafah, in southern Gaza, has been central to the conflict because of its location near the Egypt-Gaza border and the large number of Palestinians who were displaced there during different stages of the war.
The city has also been affected by Israeli military operations, evacuation orders, airstrikes and ground activity.
More recent reporting has described Israeli-controlled areas and buffer zones extending into Gaza, with civilians living near these areas reporting continuing fears of gunfire and military activity.
