Israel’s war on Gaza updates: No victory without Rafah operation – Netanyahu

Israeli PM vows to go through with assault on Gaza’s southern city, as over 1.4 million displaced remain there.

U.S. President Biden attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18, 2023. [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters/File]
U.S. President Biden attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on October 18, 2023. [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters/File]
By Federica Marsi and Usaid Siddiqui
Published On 17 Feb 2024
  • Israeli PM Netanyahu vows Rafah operation will happen and over 1.4 million displaced will be moved north to Khan Younis, even as fighting continues to rage there.
  • Eight Palestinians killed in Israeli army strikes on homes in the al-Zawaida and Deir el-Balah refugee camps, with dozens more wounded.