Israel Bombs Rafah as Ground Assault Looms | Israel Hamas War | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Israel Bombs Rafah as Ground Assault Looms | Israel Hamas War | Vantage with Palki SharmaShow more

Israel has carried out airstrikes on Gaza's southern city of Rafah ahead of a planned ground invasion. Rafah is home to around 1.4 million Gazans, many of whom are refugees. While Israel claims up to six Hamas battalions are camping in the city, the US and its allies fear a ground invasion could result in bloodbath. Rafah is the only remaining safe haven in Gaza and a key transit point for aid entering the strip. Why is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu adamant on invading Rafah? What would be the fallout? Can Israel's allies in the West deter Netanyahu from launching the attack? Palki Sharma tells you.

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Israel-Hamas War | Rafah | Invasion | Gaza | Palestine | Hostage Crisis | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma

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