Israeli forces have completed encircling Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah as part of a plan to seize more areas of the enclave, forcing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to evacuate. The military has established the Morag Axis, separating Rafah and Khan Younis, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have fled Rafah, located near the border with Egypt. The offensive in Gaza began after Hamas attacked southern Israel, resulting in over 50,000 Palestinian deaths and widespread displacement. Israel restarted the offensive in March after a ceasefire was abandoned, with the goal of freeing hostages and eliminating Hamas from Gaza. Hamas insists on a deal to end the war before freeing hostages and has rejected demands to disarm. A Hamas delegation was expected in Cairo to discuss new truce proposals. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with much of the population displaced and infrastructure in ruins.
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Israeli forces announce completion of encirclement around Rafah in Gaza
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