Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to prepare for the evacuation of civilians from the southern Gaza city of Rafah. This move comes ahead of an anticipated broadened offensive against Hamas. What Happened: The order to prepare for evacuations was issued by Netanyahu on Friday. The city of Rafah, located near the Egyptian border, is currently home to around 1.5 million Palestinians who have sought refuge from Israeli military operations in other parts of Gaza, reported BBC. The U.S. has cautioned Israel against an invasion of Rafah, terming it a “disaster.” Th…
