Israel emphasizes “ground operations in Rafah” to keep Hamas in check. There are concerns that if the attacks intensify on Rafah, where more than 1 million people have evacuated, there will be even more civilian casualties.
According to health authorities in the Gaza Strip, 28,176 people have been killed so far, and there is concerns that civilian casualties will rise even more if attacks intensify. The Israeli military has called for a concentrated attack on Rafa, as it is a key Hamas stronghold, and PM Netanyahu has also ordered the military to formulate a plan.