Israeli forces have completed the encirclement of Gaza's Rafah, marking a major turning point in the region. This strategic move is part of an announced plan to seize more areas within the enclave, and it has already triggered large-scale evacuations.
Since resuming operations on March 18, the military has issued repeated evacuation warnings to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians, pushing residents into a shrinking area bordered by the sea. On April 2, troops reportedly began seizing an area they refer to as the "Morag Axis," a nod to a former settlement between Rafah and Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
Hundreds of thousands have since fled from the 60 square kilometer area along the border with Egypt, intensifying an already dramatic situation. The unfolding events are capturing global attention 😮, and we’ll continue to bring you clear and up-to-date news as the story develops.
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Israeli forces have completed encirclement of Gaza's Rafah: military
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