Israel's planned Rafah offensive threatens aid to Gaza

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Ralph Martin

Israel has said that it is preparing to evacuate Palestinians in Rafah, southern Gaza, and to launch an offensive there. This comes as international pressure to supply food aid to the area to prevent famine grows.

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