Israel Plans Ground Attack on Rafah, Gaza's Final Refuge for the Displaced
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Israel Plans Ground Attack on Rafah, Gaza's Final Refuge for the Displaced
Israel Plans Ground Attack on Rafah, , Gaza's Final Refuge for the Displaced.
Al Jazeera reports that Israel plans to expand its ground
assault into Rafah where most Palestinians have been
forced to seek shelter amid heavy bombardment of Gaza.
Al Jazeera reports that Israel plans to expand its ground
assault into Rafah where most Palestinians have been
forced to seek shelter amid heavy bombardment of Gaza.
News of the imminent attack on Rafah has reportedly
raised concerns from global aid organizations as
Israel continues to stem the flow of aid into the region.
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News of the imminent attack on Rafah has reportedly
raised concerns from global aid organizations as
Israel continues to stem the flow of aid into the region.
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The Khan Younis Brigade of
the Hamas organization is disbanded,
we will complete the mission there
and continue to Rafah.
We will continue
until the end, there is no other way, Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defense Minister, via X.
The Khan Younis Brigade of
the Hamas organization is disbanded,
we will complete the mission there
and continue to Rafah.
We will continue
until the end, there is no other way, Yoav Gallant, Israeli Defense Minister, via X.
Approximately 1.9 million of Gaza's
2.3 million people are sheltering in Rafah.
.
Al Jazeera reports that the displaced population
lacks protection or basic infrastructure,
including access to toilets and clean water.
.
Since the war began on October 7,
Gaza's Ministry of Health has reported over
27,000 casualties, mostly women and children.
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I want to emphasize our deep
concern about the escalation of
hostilities in Khan Younis, which has
resulted in an increase in the number
of internally displaced people seeking
refuge in Rafah in recent days, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N.
Office
for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(OCHA), via Al Jazeera.
I want to emphasize our deep
concern about the escalation of
hostilities in Khan Younis, which has
resulted in an increase in the number
of internally displaced people seeking
refuge in Rafah in recent days, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N.
Office
for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(OCHA), via Al Jazeera.
Thousands of Palestinians have continued
to flee to the south, which is already hosting
over half the population of some 2.3 million
people.
… Rafah is a pressure cooker of
despair, and we fear for what comes next, Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N.
Office
for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
(OCHA), via Al Jazeera.
Talks to end the war, even temporarily, between
Israel and Hamas are being mediated by
the United States, Qatar and Egypt.
.
However, Al Jazeera reports that it appears
unlikely an agreement will be reached that could
prevent the imminent ground invasion of Rafah
Khalil al-Hayya of Hamas stated that Israel's bombings in Gaza have killed 70% of the Israeli captives taken during the October 7 attacks. He accused Israel of prolonging truce negotiations to prepare for an invasion of Rafah. Al-Hayya emphasized that any truce must include a cessation of aggression and a captive exchange deal.
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South Africa has told a UN court the situation in Gaza is at a "new and horrific stage" - as it tries to convince it to order a ceasefire and stop Israel's.. Sky News
Lawyer Adila Hassim addressed the court, emphasising that South Africa had been compelled to return to the court due to Israel's defiance of earlier provisional measures. She noted that since Israel initiated its incursion of Rafah, 600,000 Palestinians had been forced to flee, without any safe havens. Palestinians in Gaza, she stated, were still being subjected to an ongoing and intensifying genocide, with their future hanging in the balance. Since South Africa first appeared before the ICJ in January, she highlighted that at least 11,500 Palestinians had been directly killed by Israel, with the majority being women and children. On average, she mentioned, two mothers and four children were killed every hour. She emphasized that this onslaught had occurred despite the binding orders of the court..
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In a rapidly escalating conflict, Israel's largest oil refinery in Haifa was targeted by Iraqi resistance fighters, while Hezbollah launched a barrage of drones. The multifront war also saw the Islamic Resistance of Iraq striking vital ports and bases. The attacks came shortly after the Al-Qassam Brigades targeted an IDF military bulldozer. The coalition of resistance groups, opposed to the US, UK, and Israel, emphasised continued assaults against Israeli targets. The Axis of Resistance is engaged in a brutal conflict in Gaza's Rafah, with the neighbourhood witnessing intense fighting.
#IsraelOilRefineryAttack #IraqiResistance #HaifaAttack #IDFBulldozersBombed #PortAttacks #ResistanceAgainstIsrael #IraqiMilitants #HaifaPortAttack #IDFIncidents #MiddleEastConflict
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Spain denied port access to a Danish ship carrying 27 tons of explosives from Chennai to Haifa, Israel, citing the need for peace in the Middle East over more weapons. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares emphasized this new policy amid the ongoing Gaza conflict, which began on October 7. Spain has also halted arms sales to Israel and urged EU capitals to recognize Palestine.
#Spain #Israel #IsraelGaza #IsraelGazawar #Gazawarlive #Gazawarupdates #PedroSanchez #WarLive #Israelattack #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Seven months into the conflict triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack, Israeli forces are engaged in fierce battles with Palestinian militants in Gaza, focusing on Rafah near the Egyptian border and new flashpoints in northern and central areas. An incident of friendly fire in Jabalia resulted in the deaths of five Israeli soldiers and injuries to seven others. Despite heavy fighting and Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered an offensive in Rafah, claiming mass evacuations have prevented a humanitarian catastrophe. He emphasised that planning for Gaza's future governance is premature until Hamas is defeated. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant countered by calling for Palestinian entities, supported by international actors, to govern Gaza post-conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh declared that Hamas and other Palestinian factions would determine Gaza's governance, reiterating demands for a permanent ceasefire and the lifting of the siege. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with 278 Israeli troops and at least 35,233 Palestinians killed, and has led to severe shortages of essential supplies in Gaza.
#IDFSoldiersKilled #IsraeliSoldiersKilled #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #IDF #FriendlyFire #MiddleEastConflict #Rafah #Jabalia #WarCasualties #HumanitarianCrisis
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In a significant political challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant urged Netanyahu to make difficult decisions for non-Hamas governance in Gaza, warning that the current war gains are at risk and Israel's long-term security is endangered. Gallant strongly opposed Israeli civil or military rule in Gaza, advocating instead for governance by non-Hamas Palestinian entities with international support. He stressed the urgent need for a viable alternative to Hamas to prevent the group from regrouping and undermining Israel's military achievements. Gallant called for Netanyahu to publicly reject the idea of continued Israeli control in Gaza, warning that indecision could lead to detrimental options: continued Hamas rule or Israeli military governance. He emphasised the importance of political action alongside military efforts and the critical role of all government departments in achieving this goal.
#Netanyahu #Gallant #IsraelHamasWar #GazaGovernance #MiddleEastConflict #IsraelSecurity #PoliticalTensions #Hamas #Fatah #InternationalSupport
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When Yoav Gallant recorded a televised statement criticising Israel's judicial reforms in March 2023, Benjamin Netanyahu sacked him. A few days later, after.. Sky News
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#IsraelMemorialDay #BenjaminNetanyahu #NetayahuSpeech #IsraelHamasWar #Israel #Palestine #IsraelPalestine #Oneindia
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Indian Army colonel Waibhav Anil Kale killed in Gaza. Survived by wife and children in Pune. Attacked in Khan Younis en route to European Hospital in Rafah... IndiaTimes
The leader of Hamas's political wing in Gaza and one of Israel's most wanted men, Yahya Sinwar, is not in Rafah, two officials said as Israel moved ahead with its ground offensive in Gaza's southernmost city. Two officials, citing intelligence inputs, told The Times of Israel that the Hamas leader was hiding in underground tunnels in the Khan Younis area, around five miles north of Rafah. Another official from Israel said Sinwar was still in Gaza. In March, it was reported that close relatives of Yahya Sinwar crossed over to Egypt through the Rafah crossing. Several other top Hamas leaders have also managed to move their relatives and family out of Gaza into safe zones in Egypt. Israel has called Yahya Sinwar the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023, raid into southern Israel, in which about 1,200 people were killed, and more than 200 others kidnapped.
#Israel #Hamas #YahyaSinwar #Rafah #Gaza #IsraeliIntel #GroundOffensive #Tunnels #KhanYounis #Mastermind #October7Raid #IsraelHamasWar #Security #Conflict #MiddleEast
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Meanwhile the Israeli military says the country’s forces have been deployed along the length of Israel’s borders in a security boost ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
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Hamas has been planning to establish a covert base in Turkey and other terror cells to coordinate attacks against Israeli targets, including NATO members, according to a document captured by the IDF in Gaza, reported by The Times. The document, found in the home of a key Hamas leader’s chief of staff, outlines a strategy to create secret bases to bolster resistance forces and conduct intelligence and military operations. The plan includes targeted assassinations, sabotage of Israeli naval vessels, and kidnappings. The Turkish government, supportive of Hamas, labels it a "liberation group." President Erdogan has harshly criticised Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating his methods would make "Hitler jealous." Erdogan also announced that over 1,000 Hamas members are being treated in Turkish hospitals and expressed disappointment over Greece’s stance that Hamas is a terrorist organisation. Despite public support, Erdogan denies that Hamas conducts terrorist operations from Turkey.
#Hamas #TurkeyBase #IDF #SecretDocument #Erdogan #YahyaSinwar #RafahOffensive #Netanyahu #IsraelHamasWar #MiddleEastConflict #Terrorism #GazaStrip #Mossad #NATO #CovertOperations
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