On Monday, May 13, Israeli forces advanced deep into the ruins on the northern outskirts of Gaza to reclaim territory from Hamas militants. At the same time, in the south, tanks and troops broke through the highway to the city of Rafah, forcing the civilian population to evacuate urgently, according to Reuters. Intense fighting continues in northern and southern Gaza, with some of the most intense battles in recent weeks. Israeli operations in the city of Rafah, bordering Egypt, have closed the main border crossing point for humanitarian aid, exacerbating an already difficult situation. Hundre…