Palestinians cling to life in Rafah, a town likely to be Israel's next focus in the war on HamasRAFAH, Gaza Strip -- In the narrow crevices between the tents that crowd nearly every inch of the southern Gaza town of Rafah, Palestinians cling to life amid the grinding war with Israel. The world’s gaze is on Rafah, the once-sleepy town along the Egyptian border that is likely Israel’s next focus in its fight against Hamas. Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have splayed out across the town in tents or at the homes of friends or relatives. Israel says it must take Rafah to ensure Hamas’ destruction and to free hostages held by the militants. And in a surreal snapshot of joy, children spin around on a makeshift, manually operated Ferris wheel, turning and turning as the war — now in its fifth month — rolls on.

Source: ABC News February 24, 2024 10:04 UTC