Israel launches Rafah offensive it says is start of mission to ‘eliminate’ Hamas ( www.theguardian.com )
Israel has launched a major military offensive against Hamas forces in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, seizing control of a key border crossing and cutting off most aid into the territory a day before indirect talks on a ceasefire deal are due to restart....
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