Netanyahu Announces Plan to Move Forward with Rafah Operation, US Not Seen Credible Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he wants to move forward with a military operation in the heavily populated city of Rafah regardless of whether a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached. Rafah is a southern city in Gaza. It’s where more than a million people have fled and taken refuge. The State Department has repeatedly stated they are against a military operation in Rafah until Israel can present a credible plan for protecting the civilians. They said so far there has not been a credible plan presented to them so far.