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A member of Israel’s War Cabinet has vowed to invade Rafah if remaining Israeli hostages are not freed by the upcoming Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Announced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this month, Israel’s plan to invade the border city have sparked concern around the world, even from some of the country’s staunchest allies. More than half of Gaza’s population have fled to Rafah, which lies on the froniter with Egypt, after Israeli forces ordered them to evacute there. Concerns have grown that Israel may attempt to push the Palestinians into Egypt – something Israel …

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