Israel is reportedly preparing to launch a major ground operation inside the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where an estimated 1.5 million Palestinians have taken refuge. According to reports, the Israeli military called on Palestinians to leave the city for their own safety. fox news digital.
The Israel Defense Forces ordered Palestinians to leave Rafah, indicating a ground operation was imminent. After a seven-month war against Hamas and its allies, the Israeli military claimed Rafah as Hamas’ last major stronghold. He also said that Rafah’s removal is essential to defeating the terrorist organization.
Military spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said about 100,000 people in Rafah had been ordered to move to a nearby Israeli-declared humanitarian zone called Mwasi.
IDF posted the following to Company X on Monday morning: “IDF has expanded the Al Mawashi humanitarian zone to accommodate the increased level of aid flowing into Gaza.”
“This expanded humanitarian zone will include field hospitals, tents, increased food, water, medicine, and additional supplies. Following government approval, ongoing situation assessments indicate that civilians in designated areas east of Rafah will be ”, into the humanitarian realm. ”
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was reportedly informed by Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant that the Jewish state was left with no choice but to act after Hamas was held responsible for the attack. Deadly attack near Rafah Four Israeli soldiers were killed.
Israel’s impending attack on Rafah comes after international partners, including the CIA, failed to broker a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised to carry out a military operation in Rafah, but reports say it will begin as a “limited-scope operation.”
As Israel prepares for ground operations, the Israel Defense Forces posted on X on Sunday:Hamas’ command and control center located in central Gaza is currently active. @UNRWA The location was precisely attacked by IAF fighter jets. ”
“The site served as a base for multiple attacks on IDF forces and humanitarian aid distribution operations, as well as a weapons supply facility for Hamas terrorists. We purposely put the command and control position in this location to put us at risk.”
With a ground offensive imminent, it is unclear whether Israel and Hamas plan to begin further ceasefire negotiations.
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