Israel evacuates 100,000 Palestinians from Rafah before ground invasion
TheJournal.ie — May 6, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC
Summary: The Israeli Army is evacuating 100,000 people from eastern Rafah in Gaza ahead of an expected ground assault. 1.2 million people are sheltering in Rafah, with the IDF expanding a humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi. US Secretary of State expressed concern over civilian protection. The evacuation is part of preparations for a planned offensive against Hamas militants. Ceasefire talks are ongoing. Defense Minister warns of a forthcoming operation.
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