The US is offering Israel intelligence on Hamas to avoid a major invasion of Rafah.
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The United States is willing to share classified intelligence to help the Israeli military locate Hamas leaders and find the group’s hidden tunnels.
In exchange, the Biden administration hopes the Israeli army will conduct a more limited and targeted operation.
Israeli troops launched an operation in the city of Rafah on the night of May 6. Tanks entered the eastern parts of the city, and infantry took control of the Rafah checkpoint separating the Gaza Strip from Egypt. At the same time, air strikes began on the city.
The United States has been actively putting pressure on Israel for a long time, seeking a revision of the operation plan. Washington does not want a large number of civilian casualties, as this will also affect the election atmosphere in the United States.
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Active hostilities between Israel and Hamas have continued since October 7, 2023, when Islamist militants launched a massive rocket attack on southern and central Israel, invaded the country, killed hundreds of civilians and took hostages.
In response, Israel launched a counter-terrorism operation and then a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
Israel’s Defense Minister announced that the army has “entered a new phase” in the war against Hamas. Israel’s Defense Minister announced that the army has “entered a new phase” in the war against Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel’s military goals are clear – “the destruction of the military and administrative potential of Hamas/
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The IDF expanded its ground operation throughout Gaza. According to Reuters, Israel wants to create a buffer zone in the Gaza Strip after the end of the war with Hamas to prevent future attacks.
On April 7, 2024, Israeli troops withdrew from the south of the Gaza Strip. The remaining one brigade of the Israeli forces left the south of the Gaza Strip. There remains one brigade from the southern Gaza Strip. There was only one brigade left there – “Nakhal”. In mid-April, the Israeli Prime Minister announced that the IDF would conduct an operation in Rafah.
Israel is preparing to eliminate Hamas forces in their last stronghold, the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, where more than a million Palestinians are currently detained. It is planned to evacuate the population to humanitarian enclaves. The Israeli authorities intend to carry out an operation and eliminate the last four Hamas battalions based in the city. There is also the task of eliminating militant leaders.
The UN is preparing for an Israeli invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
The United States is actively putting pressure on Israel, seeking a revision of the deal plan. Washington does not want a large number of civilian casualties, as this will also affect the election atmosphere in the United States.
Source: Racurs
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