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Israel’s Netanyahu vows to launch Rafah offensive

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Ralph Martin
April 23, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sworn to eradicate Hamas and says Israel's military will mount an offensive on Rafah no matter what.

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