In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to plan for the evacuation of Rafah, a border town between Gaza and Egypt. The Israeli forces are aiming to eliminate Hamas from what Netanyahu referred to as their 'last bastion.' Rafah is home to an estimated 1.3 million people, residing in crowded makeshift tents and facing severe food shortages.
The situation in Gaza has raised concerns about potential bloodshed in Rafah, leading to fears that the area could become a zone of violence. President Biden recently criticized Israel's campaign, stating that the conduct of the response in Gaza has been excessive. He expressed deep concerns for the innocent people suffering from starvation and other desperate conditions. Netanyahu's response to Biden's comment was to shift the focus onto the military. The prime minister's office issued a statement urging the military to create a plan that can execute their orders in Rafah without causing civilian casualties.
