Why Israel is so determined to launch an offensive in Rafah
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March 20, 2024
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is determined to launch a ground offensive against Hamas in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost town, a plan that has raised global alarm because of the potential for harm to the hundreds of thousands of civilians sheltering there.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel can't achieve its goal of "total victory" against Hamas without tackling Rafah.
Israel has approved military plans for its offensive. But with 1.4 million Palestinians jammed into the town, Israel's allies, including the U.S., have demanded greater care for civilians in its anticipated incursion.
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