– I fear a bloodbath if Israeli forces now move into Rafah. Over 1 million people have already been through hell on earth and have sought refuge in a city that usually houses 200,000, says Barth Eide in a statement to NTB. He says the people in Rafah no longer have anywhere to flee to and points out that international law is clear that civilians must be protected. – I want to strongly warn Israel of the tragic consequences for the civilian population if they do this. A ground operation will make an already catastrophic situation even worse, and even more difficult to bring in vital humanitarian aid, says Barth Eide. On Wednesday, it became known that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will send soldiers into Rafah, and asked the Israeli military (IDF) to move into the south of the Gaza Strip. Several Western countries have warned Israel against entering Rafah. The city is right on the border with Egypt and over a million internally displaced persons have sought refuge there.
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Barth Eide warns Israel to move into Rafah – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
