Bharat Express

Israel

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed it has ordered the military to devise a plan to evacuate Rafah and destroy four Hamas battalions

The Israeli Prime Minister, who believes that victory over Hamas cannot be achieved without clearing battalions from Rafah, directed his forces to prepare for the operation on Friday

Gaza's Hamas authorities warned Saturday that Israeli operations in Rafah might result in tens of thousands of casualties

The potential assault could also jeopardize the already fragile humanitarian aid system struggling to sustain Gaza's population.

The State Department has ruled out a ground offensive in Rafah, warning that if not planned properly, it could lead to disaster for over one million displaced Palestinians

The US top diplomat emphasized that any military operation that Israel undertakes must prioritize civilians

Israel has increased airstrikes on Iranian-backed militants and Syrian army sites since the war began on October 7

There have been many strikes on vehicles and structures in Rafah, which houses more than half of Gaza's population

Israel pledges to curb Iran's influence in Syria, despite not mentioning specific strikes

Hamas has offered initial positive confirmation to a proposal to end the war in Gaza and free hostages