The new announcement defies fierce international criticism of the planned ground operations. Over one million Palestinians — more than half of #Gaza 's population — have taken refuge in the city, which has been repeatedly bombed. Rafah is also the main logistical hub for aid into Gaza from Egypt.
"There are bombings almost every day, and the frequency is increasing every day," Fareed, 46, told DW via telephone from Rafah.
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