The Rafah invasion...disagreements within Israel and questions about coordination with Egypt. Positions in Israel varied regarding the implementation of a military operation in Rafah, which is the last refuge for the displaced in the Gaza Strip.
Disagreements surfaced between the political level and the military establishment over the ground invasion of Rafah. These disagreements came in the wake of escalating protests demanding a comprehensive exchange deal that would lead to the return of all Israeli prisoners held by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)