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Israel expands evacuation order

Ben Dorman
May 12, 2024

Israel has intensified its offensive throughout Gaza. Amid international criticism and protests from hostage families at home, the IDF asserts its aim of targeting Hamas terrorists in Rafah, their last stronghold.

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