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The Attack on Rafah

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News, News Commentary, Politics

4.56K Ratings

🗓️ 15 February 2024

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Israeli Defense Forces have extended their campaign to Rafah, the southern-most city in Gaza, and where many Gazans have been gathering to escape the war. 


Guest: Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, Middle East political analyst, founder and executive director of Project Unified Assistance


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