Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to devise a plan for a ground operation in Rafah, the southernmost part of the Gaza Strip where more than 1 million people have fled, to both evacuate residents and destroy Hamas forces. Ta. Meanwhile, foreign ministers from Arab countries held a meeting in Saudi Arabia and emphasized the need for a ceasefire as soon as possible and for continued delivery of aid supplies.
*We will keep you updated on developments regarding Israel and Palestine as of February 10th, Japan time.
The international community has expressed concern that the number of casualties among residents will increase as the Israeli military has indicated that it is preparing to proceed with ground operations in Rafah, the southernmost part of the Gaza Strip where more than 1 million people have evacuated. On the 8th, White House Strategic Communications Coordinator Kirby stated that he would not support any operation that does not consider the safety and protection of evacuees.
Under these circumstances, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the 9th ordered the military to formulate a plan to both evacuate residents and destroy Hamas forces, making it clear that he would proceed with ground operations in Rafah.
Palestinian local media reported on the 9th that eight people, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Rafah, and health authorities in the Gaza Strip have put the death toll at 27,947. is announced.
Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, the foreign ministers of Arab countries held a meeting on the 8th regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, and the foreign ministers of Qatar, Egypt, and other countries who play a mediating role in negotiations between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas also attended.
The statement released after the meeting emphasized the importance of achieving a ceasefire as soon as possible and continuing to bring in aid supplies, and also emphasized the importance of achieving a ceasefire as soon as possible and continuing to bring in aid supplies.In addition, countries including Japan have announced a temporary suspension of funding to UNRWA= The need to continue supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees was included.
As concerns grow over the ground operations in Rafah, attention will be focused on whether efforts from the international community will be able to influence the movements of the Israeli military.