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Israel Approves ‘Limited’ Expansion of Rafah Operation, Kan Says
Israel’s war cabinet on Thursday approved a “limited” expansion of the military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, Kan News reported, an effort intended to avoid a head-on confrontation with US President Joe Biden. The ramp-up in activity will proceed in a manner that shouldn’t breach the Biden administration’s red lines regarding Rafah, Kan said, citing unidentified sources familiar with the matter. The cabinet also renewed the mandate given previously to the Israeli negotiators involved in brokering a cease-fire and hostage deal with Hamas. Israel’s military said on Friday it’s conducting ... (full story)