Netanyahu to seek Cabinet approval for ground operation in Rafah

IANS | February 25, 2024 2:16 AM

Jerusalem, Feb 25 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will seek Cabinet approval next week for a ground operation in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, where more than half of Gaza's population seeks shelter from Israel's bombings elsewhere.

As onslaught on Rafah looms, US vetoes Gaza resolution at UNSC

IANS | February 21, 2024 12:09 AM

United Nations, Feb 21 (IANS) With an Israeli attack looming on Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians are huddling, the US on Tuesday vetoed a Security Council opposing "forced displacement" of civilians and calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.