12 February 2024 at 01:36 Israeli attacks on Rafah in Gaza – dozens are said to have been killed Palestinian Red Crescent reports on Monday night about heavy Israeli airstrikes against the densely populated town of Rafah in the south of Gaza. Dozens are said to have been killed. Reuters reports 37 dead and several dozen injured. While AFP reports at least 50 dead, and refers to the Palestinian health authorities. Israel’s military confirms that it has carried out a number of airstrikes, and that these are finished for the night. There are around 1.5 million people in Rafah, which is on the border with Egypt. Over 1.2 million have fled to the small city to escape Israeli attacks further north in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will launch a ground invasion of Rafah. He says Israel will do this to wipe out Hamas. Norway, the EU and a number of aid organizations have warned of catastrophic consequences. US President Joe Biden has also asked Netanyahu to protect civilians.
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