A senior U.S. government official has expressed concern that the Israeli military is preparing to carry out a ground operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, which could lead to a catastrophe if there is no plan to protect residents, and that they are continuing to hold discussions with the Israeli side. I made it clear.
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.
Regarding this, White House National Security Advisor Kirby said at a press conference on the 15th, ``If we don't have a reliable plan to ensure that residents have a safe and secure place and can escape from danger, "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.
Regarding the Israeli military's ground operation against Rafah, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand issued a joint statement on the 15th stating, ``The residents of the Gaza Strip have nowhere to take refuge anymore. We strongly urge them not to launch a ground invasion.'' did.
According to the French presidential office, President Macron firmly opposed the move in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu on the 14th, saying it would ``result in the forced relocation of residents and constitute an international human rights violation.'' There is growing concern from the international community.