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White House Press Secretary Raises Concerns Over Lack of Comprehensive Plan for Potential Rafah Operations
The tension between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has reached a critical point as Israel prepares for a major operation in the city of Rafah. The White House has expressed concerns over the lack of a comprehensive plan for the operation, with White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating that talks are still ongoing and no solid plan has been presented.
Israel has warned of a major operation against Hamas in Rafah, where approximately 1 million displaced Palestinian civilians have sought refuge after months of Israeli airstrikes and shelling. The Israel Defense Forces have informed aid groups and the administration of a plan to move people out of Rafah to al-Mawasi, but details of the operation remain unclear.
The United Nations humanitarian aid agency has issued a stark warning, stating that hundreds of thousands of people would be at imminent risk of death if the Israeli military moves forward with its assault in Rafah. Jens Laerke, spokesperson for the U.N. humanitarian office, described the potential consequences as a “slaughter of civilians” and a devastating blow to the humanitarian operation in the entire strip.
As tensions escalate, the international community is closely monitoring the situation in Gaza. Stay updated on the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict by visiting TheHill.com.
