Israeli forces take control of Rafah border as families of hostages put pressure on Netanyahu

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Published 2024-05-07
Senior Israeli officials have been threatening a major military operation into the city of Rafah and surrounding areas in southern Gaza for weeks.

Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant warned it could take place "imminently" as talks on a ceasefire with Hamas fizzled-out in Cairo.

Now, they have taken a major step towards it.

Read more: news.sky.com/story/israel-hamas-war-rafah-offensiv…

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All Comments (21)
  • @liveitlarge68
    This must be so hard for the Hamas leaders to watch while they sit in their luxury palaces in Qatar with their billions hidden away!
  • @glade6076
    Want the truth then watch other channels.
  • @mihai-live
    Enjoying the money are we ? Financial security is bliss isn't it.
  • @JohnCena-nw5cz
    If Hamas cared about the citizens they would surrender their seats to the other citizens, let them vote for new government and then leave em alone
  • @jiggs60
    "Grown man secures Kindergarten playground from obvious threats to society" (isn't he sooooo brave) Seemed like a fair match to me?
  • @frankozoh4485
    Israel can not take any deal that will further endanger greater Israel. Yes, the frustrations of the families of the hostages are well understood. However, Israel must take steps to ensure that not only getting the hostages back, but to ensure that Hamas does not have the capacity to cause the sort of terrorism like the October 7, 2023 in Israel. The ICJ judgement required Hamas to release the hostages unconditionally and Israel to apply humanitarian steps to avoid commission of war crimes and to allow humanitarian corridor and aids to Gaza.
  • @olorin4317
    They stopped welding antidrone hats onto their tanks.
  • @user-cl4um3ou3f
    Много ума не надо -победить женщин и детей
  • No compromise until all hostages are free, unfortunately it is feared most are already deceased.
  • @mohansega9812
    Jesus Christ holy power stand with Israel IDF forces including Israel Prime minister. Netanyahu Government. And all innocent Palestinian people converted to Christianity soon😢😢😢
  • @eddomovitch270
    Eight American hostages are waiting to be saved. Is Biden helping?