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Israel confirms its forces are in central Rafah in expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city
By Associated Press
Jun 01, 2024 1:42 pm

JERUSALEM, Israel — The Israeli military confirmed Friday that its forces are operating in central parts of Rafah in its expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city.

Israel launched its ground assault into the city on May 6, triggering an exodus of around 1 million Palestinians out of the city and throwing U.N. humanitarian operations based in the area into turmoil. Still, it has yet to amount to a 'major operation' in the eyes of U.S. President Joe Biden's administration, according to the State Department.

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