The situation in Gaza is escalating as Israel plans to proceed with a military operation in Rafah targeting Hamas, prompting concerns from Egypt. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government confirmed the move, mentioning the acquisition of tents to accommodate displaced Palestinians. The operation's timeline remains undisclosed.

Netanyahu has affirmed Israel's determination to enter Rafah, citing it as the last major area in Gaza not yet accessed by Israeli ground forces. This decision comes after Hamas's attacks on Israeli towns in October.

However, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi warned of "catastrophic consequences" on humanitarian and regional peace if Israel conducts military operations in Rafah. The city hosts over a million Palestinians who fled during the conflict.

The US, Israel's ally, urged for an alternative approach to combatting Hamas in Rafah and called for a halt to assault plans. Despite withdrawal of most ground troops, Israel continues air strikes and raids in evacuated areas.

Efforts by the US, Egypt, and Qatar to broker a ceasefire have failed thus far. Gaza officials report significant casualties from Israel's military actions, with concerns about bodies buried under rubble.

In summary, Israel's planned operation in Rafah targeting Hamas has raised tensions, with warnings from Egypt and calls for alternative strategies from the US. Diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire continue amidst escalating casualties

The situation in Gaza is escalating as Israel plans to proceed with a military operation in Rafah targeting Hamas, prompting concerns from Egypt. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government confirmed the move, mentioning the acquisition of tents to accommodate displaced Palestinians. The operation's timeline remains undisclosed.

Netanyahu has affirmed Israel's determination to enter Rafah, citing it as the last major area in Gaza not yet accessed by Israeli ground forces. This decision comes after Hamas's attacks on Israeli towns in October.

However, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi warned of "catastrophic consequences" on humanitarian and regional peace if Israel conducts military operations in Rafah. The city hosts over a million Palestinians who fled during the conflict.

The US, Israel's ally, urged for an alternative approach to combatting Hamas in Rafah and called for a halt to assault plans. Despite withdrawal of most ground troops, Israel continues air strikes and raids in evacuated areas.

Efforts by the US, Egypt, and Qatar to broker a ceasefire have failed thus far. Gaza officials report significant casualties from Israel's military actions, with concerns about bodies buried under rubble.

In summary, Israel's planned operation in Rafah targeting Hamas has raised tensions, with warnings from Egypt and calls for alternative strategies from the US. Diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire continue amidst escalating casualties