Israel has begun its military operation into Rafah after rejecting Hamas’ cease-fire claim as a deception.
Israel has begun its military operation into Rafah after rejecting Hamas’ cease-fire claim as a deception.
“IDF forces are now attacking and operating against the targets of the terrorist organization Hamas in a targeted manner in Rafah,” the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement Monday night local time.
The world’s eyes are now on the southern city in the Gaza Strip, where more than 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge while fleeing war elsewhere in the territory.
Following Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh’s announcement that a deal was accepted, Israeli officials told multiple outlets that the deal presented to the terror group was a “softened” version of what was really on the table and is not being taken seriously by Jerusalem.
