The prime minister has vowed to go into Rafah despite opposition from the U.S.
The call comes as an Israeli invasion of Rafah appears imminent, despite opposition from the United States and other nations due to concerns over the humanitarian crisis in the region.and dropped flyers warning of danger. More than 1.4 million Palestinians are thought to be sheltering in Rafah in the wake of Israel's bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
The White House also said last week it had not seen a comprehensive plan for protecting civilians if Israel's military were to move into Rafah -- a plan U.S. officials have repeatedly called for.Evan Vucci/AP/Menahem Kahana/Getty Images Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also told Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday that Israel believed it had "no choice" but to forge ahead with an offensive in Rafah.
At least four Israeli soldiers were killed and 10 others were injured in a rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom border crossing on Sunday that was orchestrated by Hamas, the IDF said. In response, Israel closed the crossing, one critical to delivering humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians.
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