Israel has been pushing into the city that it says is the last bastion of Hamas forces. Netanyahu has said the operation in Rafah, where Israel believes that as much as a quarter of Hamas’ fighting forces are holed up, could be completed within weeks. The Oct. 7 Hamas assault on Israel that sparked the war killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies. At least 35,386 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since Oct. 7, according to the enclave’s health ministry. On Saturday, Hamas also raised concerns about the pier, warned against any foreign military force in Gaza, but made no direct threats.

Source: Pakistan Today May 20, 2024 08:20 UTC