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This development comes just a week after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed apprehensions about the planned Rafah operation, stating, "We have not yet seen a plan that gives us confidence that civilians can be effectively protected."
Israeli military orders Palestinians to evacuate from eastern Rafah, citing concerns of a potential military operation.
In a stern statement on Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken cautioned Israel against launching a major assault on Rafah without a clear plan to protect civilians.
Hamas delegation headed to Cairo for ceasefire talks amid threats of Israeli military action in Rafah if no deal is reached.
Despite international calls for a cessation of hostilities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to launch an attack on the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, regardless of whether a ceasefire agreement is reached.
Netanyahu's statement, made less than a day before Blinken's crucial meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister in Jerusalem, indicated his determination to proceed with an operation in Rafah, regardless of the status of a ceasefire agreement.
According to eyewitness accounts, at least 17 people have been gunned down by Israeli forces in the vicinity of the health facility, adding to the mounting casualties in the besieged region.
As battles persist in towns and refugee camps, Netanyahu's commitment to restoring Israeli control over the Gaza-Egypt border raises concerns about the prospects of a two-state solution. The Israeli military plans to release some reservists called up for the conflict.
"In general, our foreign institutions have received permits for passage through the Rafah border crossing for about 1,300 people," he disclosed. This revelation comes against the backdrop of the challenging circumstances faced by the residents of Gaza, where geopolitical tensions and conflict have led to dire humanitarian conditions.
Prior to the commencement of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israel had issued work permits to approximately 18,500 Gazans, as reported by COGAT, the Israeli defense organization responsible for Palestinian civilian affairs.
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