Israel cuts off Rafah from Gaza, vows to expand rapidly
[ad_1] Israel announced on Saturday that it would expand “rapidly” across much of Gazahad after completing building a new security corridor cutting off the southern city of Rafah from the rest of Gaza, reported news agency Associated Press. The corridor, called Morag, is named after a former Jewish settlement located between Rafah and Khan Younis. It has become a focal point since the Israeli army began mass evacuations in Rafah, hinting at plans for a large-scale assault. Rafah’s municipality has described the construction as a “flagrant breach of international legitimacy.” The corridors, coupled with a buffer zone that Israel has razed and expanded, give it more than 50% control of the territory. Israel says the military strategy is meant to pressure Hamas to release the remaining 59 hostages, of which 24 are believed to be alive. Israel's prime minister Benjamin […]