News about Rafah, Israel

IDF plans expansion of Gaza humanitarian zones, but US unswayed on Rafah offensive www.timesofisrael.com/idf-plans-expansion-of-gaza-humanitarian-zones-ahead-of-looming-rafah-offensive/ via @timesofisrael

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met earlier today with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the Kerem Shalom Crossing with the Gaza Strip, saying that Israel is "committed to the return of the hostages, and prepared to carry out any mission in the Rafah area." Gallant and… pic.twitter.com/MmfHonIuuh

The Israeli military has informed aid groups and the Biden administration of a plan to begin removing Gazans from Rafah ahead of an invasion, according to a U.S. official and two other people familiar with the situation, reports @politico.

Secretary of defense Austin spoke on the phone with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant & stressed the need for any potential Israeli military operation in Rafah to include a credible plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians & maintain flow of humanitarian aid, the Pentagon said