Israel Plans Ground Offensive in Rafah, Gaza, Against Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent conversation with US President Joe Biden hinted at the strategic importance of Rafah in the conflict against Hamas. Now, Israel is preparing a ground offensive in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, aiming to deal a decisive blow to the militant group entrenched there.

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Rafah, housing four Hamas combat battalions, has become the last bastion of the militant outfit in Gaza. With Israel’s focus on “eliminating” Hamas, the impending assault raises humanitarian concerns, given the city’s already dire situation exacerbated by a million displaced Gazans seeking refuge there.

Rafah faces an imminent offensive as Israel targets Hamas

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Strategically situated along Gaza’s border with Egypt, Rafah serves as the territory’s primary exit point, crucial for the passage of goods and aid. While Israel controls Gaza’s airspace and waters, Rafah’s management by Egypt makes it a vital link for Gazans to the outside world, particularly since Israel’s blockade in 2007.

As tensions escalate and the prospect of a ground offensive looms, the international community closely watches the unfolding situation, hoping for a resolution that mitigates further suffering for civilians caught in the crossfire.