Netanyahu approves plans for Israeli military operation in Rafah
Israeli approval for military operation in Rafah raises concerns over impact on Palestinians and increase in malnutrition rates among children in Gaza.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved plans for a military operation in Rafah. The move is opposed by several world leaders and humanitarian organizations due to concerns about the impact on the over 1.4 million Palestinians seeking refuge in the city. The Biden administration has expressed the need for Israel to provide a plan to protect civilians if the military operation proceeds. Meanwhile, acute malnutrition rates among young children in north Gaza have doubled in a month, with UNICEF reporting alarming levels. Amid the ongoing conflict, more aid is being sent to Gaza, which is currently on the brink of famine. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with a high number of casualties and escalating tensions.