Israel Begins Military Offensive in Rafah
Background of the Rafah Offensive
On 6 May 2024, Israel began a military offensive in and around the city of Rafah, which is located in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. This offensive was part of a larger Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, which was prompted by a series of rocket attacks from Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Soldiers Killed in Hamas Rocket Attack
In the lead-up to the Rafah offensive, Israel conducted airstrikes and threatened to invade the Gaza Strip. Hamas responded to these threats by launching rockets into Israel, one of which struck the Israeli town of Kerem Shalom, killing four Israeli soldiers and wounding ten others. This attack raised the death toll of Israeli soldiers in the conflict to.
Aftermath of the Rafah Offensive
The Rafah offensive was met with fierce resistance from Hamas fighters, and the fighting quickly escalated into a brutal street battle. Israeli forces eventually managed to capture the city, but not before suffering heavy losses. The offensive also resulted in the deaths of a large number of Palestinian civilians, and caused widespread destruction to the city's infrastructure.
Conclusion
The Rafah offensive was a significant event in the Israel-Hamas war, and it marked a turning point in the conflict. The Israeli victory in Rafah gave them a major foothold in the southern Gaza Strip, and it paved the way for a larger Israeli invasion of the territory. The offensive also caused a great deal of suffering and destruction, and it remains a source of controversy and debate.
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