The military action in the Philadelphi Corridor comes amid intense fighting in Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip that has become a flashpoint in the current conflict

Albanese took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday to voice her concerns. She asserted that the only way to halt Israel's military campaign in Rafah is through international pressure

"If we need to ... we will stand alone. I have said that if necessary, we will fight with our fingernails," Netanyahu affirmed, invoking the resilience of Israel during the War of Independence in 1948

The Israeli military's operation in Rafah, Gaza, prompted by security concerns, has resulted in civilian casualties. International observers condemn the actions, questioning the ethical use of force in the densely populated coastal enclave

The Saudi government has warned of the catastrophic consequences that such an incursion could entail, urging swift international intervention to avert what they term an "imminent humanitarian catastrophe"

The decision to send ground troops into Rafah comes amid intense international pressure for a ceasefire and efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas