“Rafah ground operation talks with Israel on population protection plan” US government official. The Israeli military is poised to carry out ground operations in Rafah, the southernmost part of the Gaza Strip and a refuge for more than 1.4 million people.
White House National Security Advisor Kirby said at a press conference on the 15th, "A large-scale operation would be a disaster," he said. He then stated, ``We are continuing to discuss with the Israeli side what the plan will be,'' and clarified that discussions are continuing.