| Why Rafah is a key flashpoint in the Gaza war |
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| Written by The Hill Press |
| Friday, 16 February 2024 09:20 |
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WASHINGTON - Israel’s war in Gaza is approaching a new inflection point as forces prepare to enter the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which is temporarily home to some 1.5 million Palestinians sheltering from the war. |
Israel says it must move into Rafah, the last remaining safe zone in Gaza, because Hamas militant fighters are hiding battalions there.