Why is Israel's Prime Minister bent on attacking Rafah?

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Benjamin Netanyahu says a floor assault on Rafah is important to eliminating Hamas.

Palestinians displaced by Israel's struggle on Gaza have crowded into Rafah within the south of the territory.

The Israeli army had beforehand described the town as a protected zone.

However each day air strikes are intensifying and a floor offensive is being deliberate – placing 1.5 million folks within the line of fireside.

There are additionally stories of a potential settlement between Israel and Hamas that might embody a pause in hostilities and the alternate of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

Nevertheless, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that no matter any settlement, Israel's assault on Rafah will proceed at some stage.

Is there any hope for Palestinians trapped within the metropolis? And can anybody be capable to cease Israel's floor marketing campaign?

Presenter: laura kyle

Visitor:
Akbar Shahid Ahmed – Senior Diplomatic Correspondent at HuffPost

Najla Shawa – Nation Relations Supervisor at help company Oxfam

Patrick Bury – Senior Lecturer in Safety Research on the College of Bathtub

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