The US president said he doesn"t expect an offensive on the densely populated Rafah region of Gaza, the last refuge of Palestinians fleeing Israeli assaults on the besieged territory. Speaking at a press conference held following the announcement by Moscow of the death of dissident Alexei Navalny, Biden said a "temporary ceasefire" was necessary to evacuate hostages held in Gaza Egypt building walled enclosure in Sinai for Rafah refugees, photos suggest Pressure builds on Israel to ditch Rafah offensive as ministers gather in Munich