Israel-Hamas War: Netanyahu Approves Plans for Rafah Military Operation

Israel-Hamas War

Context

Recently, Israel approved the military’s plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of the war-battered Gaza’s population has sought refuge.

What is the Rafah Crossing?

  • It’s the southernmost post of exit from Gaza and borders Egypt’s Sinai peninsula.
  • There are only two other border crossings from and into the Gaza Strip –
    • Erez is a crossing into Israel in northern Gaza for the people.
    • Kerem Shalom, a solely commercial goods junction with Israel in southern Gaza.

Israel-Hamas War

About Israel-Hamas War

  • Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas have been at war since early October 2023.
  • It began when Hamas gunmen launched an unprecedented attack on Israel from Gaza – the deadliest in Israel’s history.
  • An Israeli military campaign has followed, which has killed thousands in the Palestinian territory.
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