Israeli army to move its Gaza offensive further south

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Dmitry Ponyavin

In Gaza, fears are growing of a new Israeli assault on the south of the territory. Israel's military has suggested it now plans to advance toward Rafah, close to the Egyptian border. According to the UN, more than half of Gaza's population is taking shelter there.

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