Israeli PM Netanyahu sets 'date' for Rafah invasion as ceasefire talks in Cairo deadlocked
World | April 09, 2024 15:45 ISTIsrael has threatened a ground offensive in nearby Rafah, the last refuge for Gaza's beleaguered population, for weeks. The prospect of an operation in Rafah has sparked global alarm, including from Israel's top ally - the US - which has urged the military to protect civilians.