Gaza: Israel moves closer to Rafah offensive despite ‘bloodbath’ warning
by Peter Beaumont, and Emine Sinmaz in Jerusalem from World news | The Guardian on (#6JG8V)
Biden and UN say assault on city where 1.3m civilians are sheltering would be disastrous
Israel has moved closer to a full-scale ground offensive against the southern Gaza city of Rafah, as Benjamin Netayahu ordered military leaders to present a plan to evacuate civilians from the area.
Despite warnings from a senior aid official that an assault on Rafah - where about 1.3 million displaced Palestinians are sheltering - would lead to a bloodbath", and the UN urging against forced mass displacement, Israel appeared determined to push ahead.
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