Over the past days, Israeli forces have taken command of the Rafah crossing in Gaza. This has happened during a time when conflicts are getting worse and an ongoing fight for power continues to happen. Such actions create uncertainty about how effective ceasefire agreements can be.
In a big change during the fight between Israel and Hamas, Israeli military has taken control of Rafah crossing on Gaza-Egypt border. This move is part of Israel’s plan to fight back against Hamas in this area where they have strong power.
Through an official statement made by the Israeli military, ground troops were sent on a specific counterterrorism operation that was planned with accurate information. The goal of these troops was to eliminate Hamas members who were located in eastern parts of Rafah – this represents a significant rise in the conflict’s intensity.
Attention to the situation in Rafah has reached international levels, with US President Joe Biden specifically voicing his worry over Israel’s possible extension of its military actions there. The United Nations and different groups focused on human welfare are also showing deep worries, cautioning about possible serious effects on humanity if more military actions occur.
The conflict began again on October 7, starting with a serious attack from Hamas that caused the death of 1,200 Israelis. This has resulted in significant numbers of casualties and displacement. Now, there are around 34 thousand Palestinians who have lost their lives and about one point four million people from Rafah alone are forced to leave their homes.
In these serious situations, there is a chance for ceasefire as Hamas has accepted the proposal of Egypt and Qatar to stop fighting. The suggestion wants to end seven months of continuous war. But the way towards peace still holds some doubts because Israel has not fully agreed with this ceasefire. They say it does not meet their important security requests completely.
While all eyes from around the world are on this, whether the conflict will continue or a lasting peace agreement can be achieved is not certain. It depends on intricate diplomatic talks and strategic choices made by involved parties.
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