Israel sets March deadline for Gaza ground offensive in Rafah
- Israel threatens to launch an offensive in Rafah by Ramadan unless Hamas releases hostages, as stated by Israeli war cabinet member Benny Gantz.
- There are concerns that civilians might flee to Egypt if Israel attacks Rafah, escalating tensions in the region.
- The UN General Assembly seeks an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.
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‘Catastrophic’: Prime ministers unite to warn Israel against Rafah ground offensive
Sky News host Rita Panahi says the US has joined calls from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand in warning Israel against a ground offensive in Rafah, in southern Gaza. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, and NZ PM Christopher Luxon have released a statement declaring their opposition to the IDF’s potential military move. “A military operation into Rafah would be catastrophic,” read the statement. International Human Righ…
The Times of Israel newspaper reports that the planned military operation will probably not begin before the Muslim fasting month; according to Reuters news agency, there is “great hope” for a ceasefire and the release of hostages before the start of the fasting month.
The Israeli ground offensive in the city of Rafah is only a matter of time - but the operational order should no longer come before the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. At least that's what the USA assumes. Meanwhile, Israel is already making preparations for a long-term security check in the Gaza Strip.
Territorios Palestinos. Una ofensiva terrestre israelí en Rafah convertiría esta ciudad de Gaza en un “cementerio” y aumentaría el inminente riesgo de hambruna, advirtieron este martes líderes de grupos humanitarios mundiales."Las consecuencias de un ataque a gran escala contra Rafah son realmente inimaginables", declaró a la prensa Avril Benoit, directora ejecutiva de Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF) en Estados Unidos."Llevar a cabo una ofensiva mil…
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