Gaza War: Warnings Mount As Israel Plans Rafah Offensive

Israel is facing growing international warnings over its planned offensive in Rafah the city in Southern Gaza crammed with Palestinian refugees.

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said “over half of Gaza’s population are sheltering in the area”, while Dutch FM Hanke Bruins Slot said there could be “many civilian casualties”.

Saudi Arabia warned of “very serious repercussions” if Rafah was stormed.

Gaza’s Hamas rulers said there could “tens of thousands” of casualties.

More than 27,900 people have been killed and at least 67,000 injured in Gaza since October 7, according to Gaza Health Ministry.

Many Gazans have ended up in Rafah having been forced to flee their homes elsewhere at least once.

BBC