Humanitarian Concerns at the Forefront: US, EU Question Israeli Support for Rafah Operation

The USA has stated that it will not support any Israeli operation in Rafah unless it addresses humanitarian concerns in the region. Over 1.4 million Gazans have been displaced during the war and Rafah serves as their refuge. The EU has also expressed concerns, stating that they have not seen a credible plan from Israel that resolves these concerns.

A deputy spokesperson for the State Department emphasized that any operation that does not address humanitarian concerns will not be supported by the US. However, specific measures that they expect Israel to take to protect the civilian population were not detailed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his intention to launch a military campaign in Rafah, with or without a truce agreement with Hamas.

Hamas is currently studying a truce proposal in Cairo, which includes a ceasefire and the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for hostages in Gaza. The international community warns that an offensive in Rafah would only worsen the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where people are at risk of famine and lack basic services.

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