12 February 2024 at 01:36 Israeli attacks on Rafah in Gaza – at least 50 are said to have been killed The Palestinian Red Crescent reports heavy Israeli airstrikes on Monday night against the densely populated town of Rafah in the south of Gaza. Dozens are said to have been killed. Reuters reports 22 dead and several dozen injured. While AFP reports at least 50 dead, and refers to the Palestinian health authorities. There are around 1.5 million people in the city, on the border with Egypt. Over 1.2 million have fled there from 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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