Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Netanyahu says date set for Rafah offensive

US says it has not been briefed on a date and still opposes a major Israeli assault on the southern Gaza city.

A displaced Palestinian family makes traditional cakes as they prepare for the Eid al-Fitr holiday
About 1.4 million people are sheltering in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip [Mohammed Salem/Reuters]
By Edna Mohamed and Stephen Quillen
Published On 8 Apr 2024

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