Troop movement suggests Israel could expand operations in Rafah soon, U.S. officials say
The U.S. has seen recent troop movement that indicates Israel could expand operations in Rafah soon, but has not made a formal assessment about whether a full-scale invasion is imminent, according to two U.S. officials.
The U.S. has seen recent troop movement that indicates Israel could expand operations in Rafah soon, but has not made a formal assessment about whether a full-scale invasion is imminent, according to two U.S. officials.
The Biden administration has repeatedly warned against a full-scale Israeli military operation in Rafah, the city in southern Gaza where more than 1 million Palestinians have sought refuge, citing humanitarian concerns.
The Israel Defense Forces have amassed and prepared enough personnel on the edge of Rafah to suggest it could be ready to go into other areas of the densely populated city, the officials said, but it is unclear whether Israel has made a final decision about when and how to proceed.
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