Israeli army gears up for ground op in Rafah, all set to go!
Chief of the General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces Herzi Halevi informed Israel's wartime cabinet on Thursday that the army had completed preparations for a ground attack on Rafah, Gaza's southernmost city, reported Xinhua, quoting state-owned Kan radio.
Israel's wartime cabinet and security cabinet convened on Thursday to discuss a possible assault on Rafah, a city previously considered a "safe zone" from the relentless Israeli bombardments, where about 1.4 million displaced Palestinians have found refuge.
According to the report, Halevi presented attack plans to members of the wartime cabinet and said that the ground forces were ready to move in once the order was given.
Meanwhile, the ministers also discussed new attempts to push forward a ceasefire that would secure the release of more than 100 hostages held in Gaza, some of whom are presumed to be dead.
Previously, Israel informed the U.S. that it would order civilians to evacuate before launching the attack.
According to Israel's Channel 12 TV news, the Israeli government has formulated a four-phase evacuation plan, which includes securing humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip, developing essential infrastructure, such as water and communication, in designated evacuation areas, establishing approximately 10 field hospitals, and reconstructing demolished hospitals in the designated evacuation zones.
Additionally, the plan includes providing 40,000 tents to accommodate civilians expected to be evacuated from Rafah.
Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
I strongly believe that resorting to a ground operation in Rafah will only escalate the already devastating situation further. Diplomacy and peaceful negotiations must be prioritized to prevent more casualties and destruction.
It is troubling to see the Israeli military preparing for a ground operation in Rafah. The potential for further escalation of violence and harm to innocent civilians is deeply concerning. I urge all parties involved to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further loss of life.
It is heartbreaking to hear about the alarming situation in Rafah. I hope that diplomatic efforts can prevail and prevent further escalation of violence. My thoughts are with all the innocent civilians caught in the middle of this conflict.
It is concerning to hear about the preparations for a ground attack on Rafah. The safety and well-being of civilians must be the top priority in any military operation. I hope that all efforts will be made to minimize harm to innocent lives and that a peaceful resolution can be reached.
It’s concerning to see Israel gearing up for a ground operation in Rafah. The safety and well-being of the civilians, especially the displaced Palestinians, must be the top priority in any military action. Hopefully, diplomatic efforts towards a ceasefire can prevail and prevent further escalation of the conflict.