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Fears over mass casualties ahead of Israeli Rafah offensive

Irfan Aftab
February 11, 2024

Over one million displaced Palestinians await an uncertain fate as Israel plans a full-blown offensive in Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised safe passage for civilians.

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