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In the wake of failed negotiations in Qatar, tensions between Israel and Hamas terrorists in Gaza have escalated dramatically, with Israeli officials reportedly preparing for a significant military operation in the Rafah area, as was recently reported in The Times of Israel. According to Egyptian sources cited by the pro-Hezbollah Al-Akhbar daily, Israel is not willing to make further concessions to the Hamas terrorists and is gearing up for a potential invasion of Rafah after the Eid al-Fitr holiday or in early May.
The proposed ground operation inside Gaza’s last bastion of Hamas terrorist activity is anticipated to last between four and eight weeks, as sources suggest, according to the TOI report. Moreover, plans include a mass evacuation of the civilian population from Rafah, totaling approximately 1.5 million people, to safer areas within the Strip. This evacuation would be meticulously coordinated and monitored to ensure the safety of civilians and to prevent Hamas terrorist fighters from exploiting the situation.
Egypt, a key mediator in the conflict, has expressed deep concerns over the potential IDF operation in Rafah, warning that it could lead to further escalation not only in Gaza but across the entire region, as was explained in the TOI report. Israeli authorities have reportedly promised to notify Egypt in advance of any military incursion into the Philadelphi corridor, which runs along the border between Gaza and Egypt.
In a sign of the escalating tensions, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has reportedly rejected a request from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a direct line of communication. Meanwhile, TOI also reported that negotiations are said to be underway, facilitated by UAE mediation, to address the urgent need for medication for Israeli hostages in exchange for allowing large quantities of medicines into Gaza.
The situation remains highly volatile, with the threat of a military escalation looming large over the region. As diplomatic efforts falter and tensions continue to rise, the prospect of further violence and instability in the Gaza Strip and beyond casts a shadow over hopes for a peaceful resolution to the longstanding conflict.
