Israel has issued fresh evacuation directives in the southern city of Rafah in Gaza, compelling tens of thousands more residents to relocate as part of its military expansion plans.
The Israeli forces have now cleared out the eastern portion of Rafah, encroaching upon the densely populated central region.
Despite facing international backlash, including criticism from President Joe Biden who vowed to withhold offensive weaponry from Israel during the Rafah offensive, the evacuation orders persist.
Warnings from the United Nations and various humanitarian organizations have highlighted the potential catastrophic impact of an Israeli incursion into Rafah, emphasizing the threat to humanitarian efforts and the inevitable rise in civilian casualties.
Over 1.4 million Palestinians sought refuge in Rafah following the Israeli military’s assaults in other parts of the region, making it the last sanctuary in Gaza. The ongoing evacuations signify…
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