Israel warned of repercussions if it launches ground invasion in Rafah

Published: 11 February 2024 at 04:42

Politics

Israel has been warned of repercussions if its military launches a ground invasion in Gaza\'s southern city of Rafah, while Israel has suggested civilians could evacuate and find refuge in tent camps which are not yet built. Lord David Cameron has said he is \"deeply concerned\" about the planned ground invasion of the city, where more than half of Gaza\'s 2.3 million population are taking refuge. Israel says it is a hive of Hamas\'s remaining strongholds. Egypt has warned any movement of Palestinians into its territory would threaten the four-decade-old peace treaty between it and Egypt. Qatar also warned of disaster while Saudi Arabia warned of \"very serious repercussions\". Their remarks came after Israel\'s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signalled there would be an imminent invasion of Rafah.