Warnings over Rafah offensive mount as Israel plans push in Gaza - BBC News

More countries urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees.

2 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, ReutersImage caption, Some 1.5 million Palestinians - including many children - are estimated to be now living in RafahIsrael is facing growing international warnings over its planned offensive in Rafah - the city in southern Gaza crammed with Palestinian refugees.

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said "over half of Gaza's population are sheltering in the area", while Dutch FM Hanke Bruins Slot said there could be "many civilian casualties".

Saudi Arabia warned of "very serious repercussions" if Rafah was stormed.

Gaza's Hamas rulers said there could be "tens of thousands" of casualties.

On Sunday Hamas warned any operation would also undermine ongoing talks about a possible release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

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