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Blinken says an Israeli assault on Gaza's Rafah would be a mistake and isn't needed to defeat Hamas

Mar. 22, 2024 00:11 AM EDT

CAIRO (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday a major Israeli ground assault on the southern Gaza town of Rafah would be “a mistake” and “unnecessary” to defeating Hamas, underscoring the further souring of relations between the United States and Israel. ...

Gaza mediators and others warn Israel of disaster if it launches a ground invasion on crowded Rafah

Feb. 10, 2024 23:25 PM EST

RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s neighbors and key mediators warned Saturday of disaster and repercussions if its military launches a ground invasion in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, where Israel says remaining Hamas strongholds are located — along with over half the besieged...