Israeli tanks and troops have been seen near the country’s border with Gaza raising fears that the long-promised ground offensive into the southern city of Rafah may start soon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing pressure from within his coalition government to launch the offensive to eliminate Hamas battalions the Israelis say are sheltering there. But those plans have also been met with a barrage of criticism from human rights groups and world leaders, including Israel’s staunchest ally the United States. “Today, we again confront enemies bent on our destruction. I say to the leader…