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Netanyahu vows to press ahead with assault on Rafah
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/17/benjamin-netanyahu-troops-rafah-israel-gaza
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Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead with sending Israeli troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, rejecting deep international concerns over the risks to more than a million Palestinians who have sought shelter there.
They say leaving Rafah untouched would allow Hamas to retain control of parts of Gaza, exploit tunnels to Egypt and quickly rebuild its forces in the future.
The World Health Organization director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, urged Israel “in the name of humanity” not to go ahead with an assault, warning that “this humanitarian catastrophe must not be allowed to worsen”.
The most recent Hamas ceasefire proposal called for an Israeli withdrawal from “all cities and populated areas” in Gaza during a six-week truce and for more humanitarian aid, according to an official from the Palestinian group.
On Friday Biden described Schumer’s comments as a “good speech”, reflecting deep frustration in Washington with Netanyahu, his management of the war with Hamas, failure to do more to protect Palestinian civilians and perceived obstruction of aid deliveries in Gaza.
On Wednesday 20 March, 7-8.15pm GMT, join Devika Bhat, Peter Beaumont and Ghaith Abdul-Ahad as they discuss the fast developing crisis in the Middle East.
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