Israel attacks targets in Rafah after Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal

The attacks came hours after Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators to stop war in gaza, However, it is not clear whether any deal was finalized or not.

Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, benjamin netanyahuSaid that the proposal “Far away from Israel’s essential demands“, but he will still send negotiators keep the conversation going On the armistice agreement.

Israeli military orders evacuation of nearly 100,000 people

Even before Hamas announced its acceptance of the ceasefire proposal this Monday israeli army He said he ordered something 100,000 people were evacuatedRefaIn a sign that a ground invasion may be imminent.

Army spokesman Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said the transfers were being ordered from parts of Rafah to the nearby area, which Israel has declared humanitarian. resident,

it’s about a makeshift camp on the beach, which, according to Israel, would have been expanded for evacuees and include tents and field hospitals, food and water. However, it is not clear whether that material was already prepared to accommodate the newcomers.

About this 450,000 displaced Palestinians are already taking refuge in Muwasi, The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, said it was providing assistance to them. But conditions Are SadWith few bathrooms or sanitation facilities in this largely rural area, families are forced to dig private latrines.

Hamas’s last major stronghold in Gaza

Netanyahu said on Monday that taking Rafah, which Israel says Hamas’s last major stronghold in GazaThis is important to ensure that Islamic groups cannot rebuild their military capabilities and repeat the October 7 attack on Israel.

Israel’s closest allies, including the United States, have repeatedly said Israel should not attack Rafah. An impending operation has occurred world alarm On the fate of approximately 1.4 million Palestinians seeking refuge in the city fleeing Israeli bombardment and attacks elsewhere in the city. strip,

Aid agencies warn that ground offensive will worsen the situation humanitarian disaster In Gaza and this will lead to a flood of civilian deaths, the Israeli offensive has killed more than 34,000 people in almost seven months and devastated the area.