Israeli military orders evacuation of most of Rafah

The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip

Monday 31 March 2025 07:58 BST

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The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

The orders issued Monday come after Israel ended a ceasefire and renewed its air and ground war against Hamas earlier this month.

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Israeli military orders evacuation of most of Rafah

The Israeli military has issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of the southern city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip

Israeli military orders evacuation of most of Rafah

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