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Israel Urges Evacuation in Rafah: Tensions Rise in Gaza

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Israel's military orders Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah as tensions escalate in Gaza. Find out more here!

In a dramatic turn of events, Israel's military has issued orders for tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Rafah to evacuate, hinting at a looming offensive in Gaza. The Israeli army's directive comes amidst rising tensions in the region, with world leaders urging restraint to avoid a potential ground assault on the southern Gaza city. Despite ongoing negotiations, Israel seems poised for action, highlighting the delicate situation in Rafah.

As the situation unfolds, concerns over the humanitarian impact of displacing civilians in Rafah have garnered international attention. The UNRWA has pledged not to abandon the Gazans seeking shelter in the city, emphasizing the precarious conditions facing over 100,000 Palestinians. Additionally, the UNICEF has sounded the alarm, warning of a looming catastrophe for the 600,000 children crowded in Rafah, underscoring the urgent need for action to protect vulnerable populations.

On a diplomatic front, Joe Biden is set to engage with Benyamin Netanyahu regarding the escalating tensions in Rafah. With previous warnings against a potential invasion of Rafah, the outcome of this discussion could have significant implications for the region. As Israel orders the evacuation of parts of Rafah, the international community closely watches the developments, hoping for a peaceful resolution amidst mounting concerns over the situation in Gaza.

In a further twist, France and other countries have condemned the forcible displacement of Rafah civilians, highlighting the potential legal ramifications of such actions. The stalled truce talks and the deadlock in negotiations point towards a heightened risk of conflict, with the spotlight firmly on Israel's actions in southern Gaza. As the situation in Rafah remains precarious, the world waits anxiously for updates and developments on the ground, bracing for the potential impact of Israel's planned operation.

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Israel's army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah (NPR)

The Israeli military on Monday ordered tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Rafah to evacuate, a move indicating Israel's offensive on Gaza's ...

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Israël «encourage» les habitants de l'est de Rafah à rejoindre des ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

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Israel tells Palestinians to leave eastern Rafah ahead of expected ... (POLITICO.eu)

World leaders have called on Israel not to go ahead with a ground assault on the southern Gaza city, where 1.4M have sought shelter.

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Israel orders Gazans to evacuate part of Rafah for 'limited' operation (BBC News)

Israel's military says it has begun ordering Palestinians to leave parts of eastern Rafah ahead of a "limited" operation in the southern Gaza city.

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Why is Israel forcing the evacuation of part of Rafah, Gaza's last ... (Aljazeera.com)

Israel has threatened to invade the city in southern Gaza for weeks, irrespective of whether a ceasefire and captive exchange deal is agreed with Hamas, arguing ...

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Forcibly displacing Rafah civilians would be war crime, France ... (The Guardian)

Countries speak out against Israeli orders to evacuate before threatened attack on southern Gaza city.

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We won't abandon Gazans sheltering in Rafah, says UNRWA (UN News)

Amid reports that 100000 Palestinians have been told to leave Rafah ahead of an anticipated Israeli military operation in Gaza's southernmost city, ...

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L'Unicef s'alarme d'une «catastrophe imminente» pour 600 000 ... (TVA Nouvelles)

Quelque 600 000 enfants entassés à Rafah sont menacés d'une «nouvelle catastrophe imminente», a alerté lundi l'Unicef.

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AA / Ankara / Mustafa Deveci. L'Office de secours et de travaux des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés de Palestine dans le Proche-Orient (UNRWA) a averti ...

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Israel orders Rafah evacuation as Gaza truce talks stall (Aljazeera.com)

Blaming Hamas for deadlocked negotiations, Israel appears set to launch threatened offensive on southern Gaza city.

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Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Gaza's Rafah ... (ABC News)

The Israeli army has ordered around 100000 Palestinians to begin evacuating from the southern city of Rafah in Gaza.

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L'Unicef s'alarme d'une «catastrophe imminente» pour 600 000 ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

Quelque 600 000 enfants entassés à Rafah sont menacés d'une «nouvelle catastrophe imminente», a alerté lundi l'Unicef.

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Dans le sud de la bande de Gaza, des dizaines de milliers de Palestiniens se préparent à quitter la ville de Rafah après s'y être installés pour échapper à ...

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World reacts to Israel's Rafah evacuation order (Aljazeera.com)

Aid groups warn of devastating consequences of any assault on Rafah after Israel orders tens of thousands to evacuate.

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Gazans start leaving eastern Rafah as Israeli military orders ... (CNN)

Palestinians in Rafah pack belongings into a truck after Israel's evacuation order, May 6, 2024. AFP/Getty Images. CNN —.

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Israel was on the verge of launching a long-threatened invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government ...

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Israel Gaza live updates: Gazans begin leaving Rafah after Israel ... (BBC News)

The IDF says it will operate against targets in the east of the Gazan city, and residents should move to an "expanded humanitarian zone".

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US fears Israel speeding up Rafah invasion timeline after deadly ... (Politico)

Violence in the southern Gaza city spiked on Sunday after Hamas militants fired rockets from near the Rafah crossing, killing four Israeli soldiers. Israeli ...

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Washington réaffirme son opposition à une offensive israélienne à ... (La Presse)

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With routes for aid into Gaza closed, relief workers say helping displaced people could become impossible.

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Hamas talks up a truce, but Israel may still invade Rafah (The Economist)

That evening Hamas announced that it would accept an Egyptian proposal for a temporary ceasefire and would in return release 33 of the Israeli hostages it is ...

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US 'reviewing' Gaza ceasefire proposal, says it opposes Rafah ... (Aljazeera.com)

Biden administration officials decline to share details about proposal but say they are committed to reaching deal.

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Israel's military has announced a "limited scope" operation in Rafah, encouraging residents to evacuate the southern Gaza city on Monday 6 May.

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Israel approved Rafah military operation and started striking Hamas ... (Politico)

The decision by Israel's War Cabinet came hours after Hamas agreed to a cease-fire that Israel hadn't previously accepted.

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Gaza : l'UNRWA n'évacuera pas Rafah en cas d'invasion israélienne (ONU Info)

Alors que des informations font état de l'ordre donné à 100.000 Palestiniens de quitter Rafah avant une opération militaire israélienne prévue de longue ...

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The Israel-Hamas war went from a potential short-term ceasefire to strikes on Rafah on Monday.

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Gaza border authority confirms presence of Israel's tanks at crossing, sole gateway between Egypt and Gaza for humanitarian aid.

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Israeli troops seize Gaza side of Rafah crossing, hit Rafah with ... (Voice of America)

Hamas says it accepts cease-fire proposal, which Israel calls far from satisfying its demands.

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Israel tank unit shuts down Gaza side of Rafah border crossing with ... (CBS News)

Video released by the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday showed tanks flying Israeli flags positioned around the Rafah border gate, with no other activity visible ...

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Israeli forces seize Rafah border crossing in Gaza, putting ceasefire ... (CTV News)

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The Israeli military says it is in control of the Rafah border point, hours after Hamas said it accepted a truce deal drawn up by Egypt.

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Israeli troops take control of Rafah border crossing, angering Egypt (The Washington Post)

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Israel's Rafah invasion blocks major aid corridor for Gaza, UN says (The Globe and Mail)

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