Live updates: Israel-Hamas war rages as crisis in Gaza deepens<br />"The Israeli military does not expect a planned visit by US President Joe Biden to complicate or delay any ground invasion of Gaza," said Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, Israel Defense Forces international spokesperson.<br />He believes Biden supports Israel's campaign to defeat Hamas.<br />Biden is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Wednesday.<br />His visit comes as the conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies.<br />"Israeli airstrikes killed at least 28 people in Rafah early Tuesday," according to the Palestinian Ministry of Interior.<br />The airstrikes also caused casualties in Khan Yunis.<br />The Israeli military did not confirm these strikes.<br />The United Nations Security Council rejected a Russian resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.<br />The resolution failed to condemn Hamas for its attacks on Israel.<br />The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt remains closed, leaving humanitarian supplies piling up on the Egyptian side.<br />The UN says its agencies have supplies ready to move into southern Gaza.<br />The US and Israel have agreed to develop a plan to enable humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza.<br />However, progress on opening the Rafah crossing remains unclear.<br />Biden's visit to Israel is a high-stakes trip as the situation in the Middle East grows more urgent.<br />He will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other regional leaders.<br />"Israel won't stop until it destroys Hamas's military and governmental capabilities," said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Russian President Vladimir Putin.<br />The Israel-Hamas war continues to escalate, with airstrikes causing casualties and the humanitarian crisis worsening.<br />The international community, including the US, is working to provide aid and support to civilians affected by the conflict.<br />#latestnews #news #cnn
