Israel launched rapid attack on Rafah After giving ultimatum to Palestinians
Several explosions took place in the Rafah area of southern Gaza on Monday night. Several local social media accounts claimed that the sound of explosions was heard east of Rafah. This is the same area from where the Israeli army was busy evacuating civilians.
US sources told CNN that they are carefully monitoring the explosion reports and are ‘very concerned’ about the current situation. The Biden administration is still against this major step of Israel entering Rafah. Let us tell you that on May 6, the Israeli army had issued a notice to the residents to vacate East Rafah.
Humanitarian agencies warn
Humanitarian agencies have warned of an attack on Rafah. They have warned of increasing suffering and casualties for the 1.2 million displaced Palestinians in and around the city. According to the World Food Programme, northern Gaza is already facing a severe famine.
US will not support
According to CNN report, previous evacuation orders have also been criticized by international bodies and humanitarian organizations. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a press conference on Monday that ‘it cannot support any operation in Rafah in the way it is envisioned. We have made our position clear on Rafah for some time, that is, we cannot support any operation in Rafah.
Palestinians’ suffering will increase
Clarifying the US stand on Israel’s ground attack in Rafah, Miller said that this will not only increase the suffering of Palestinians but will also hamper aid delivery. Let us tell you that Israel is under pressure from the international community to refrain from launching a ground operation in Rafah, which has been under Israeli aerial bombardment for several weeks. This city is the last major refuge for Palestinians fleeing from the north and center of Gaza.
