Ahead of the invasion, Israel will move residents from Rafah to Gaza Beach

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Jakarta –

Government Israel reportedly planning to move Palestinians out of Rafah to a small plot of land along the Gaza coast ahead of a possible invasion plan. That’s according to a report citing US officials and humanitarian groups.

Washington has publicly voiced its opposition to Israel’s invasion of Rafah, which is believed to host some 1.2 million Palestinians seeking refuge from Israeli bombardment in Gaza.

Israel is confident that high officials Hamas hiding underground in Rafah, which is located along the border with Egypt.

However, without a credible plan to protect civilians, US President Joe Biden’s administration is threatening to change its policy of support for Israel.

Reported Al ArabiyaSaturday (4/5/2024), citing US officials and humanitarian groups, POLITICO media reported on Friday (3/5) local time, that Israel has plans to move Palestinian residents in Rafah to al-Mawasi, which is a strip of land along the southern coast of Gaza.

The Israeli military reportedly sent maps of the area to humanitarian workers this week, POLITICO reported.

Earlier, the White House said on Friday that it had not seen a comprehensive plan regarding Israel’s plans for an invasion of Rafah.

Israel also reportedly said it would begin an invasion of Rafah “soon” without giving an exact date. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his army would continue with the invasion with or without a ceasefire agreement.

The US, along with Egypt and Qatar, have worked hard to reach a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which would also free hostages held by Hamas.

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