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Israel’s war on Gaza updates: Full Rafah attack a ‘humanitarian nightmare’

Truce and captive-exchange talks continue as Israel ups the ante after surrounding Rafah with tanks and troops and captures key crossings for aid distribution.

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike
Smoke rises after an Israeli attack in Rafah [Hatem Khaled/Reuters]
By Mersiha Gadzo and Brian Osgood
Published On 7 May 20247 May 2024

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