Israel PM Denies 'Humanitarian Catastrophe' in Rafah as 500,000 People Evacuated the City

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:24pm on 15 May 2024,Wednesday International

Israeli Prime Minister rejects claims of a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Rafah amidst massive evacuations. Nearly 500,000 people evacuated as clashes intensify during Palestinian Nakba commemoration. US approves $1 billion arms package for Israel despite warnings of prolonged conflict. European Union urges immediate cessation of military operations. Netanyahu asserts successful evacuation efforts, denies humanitarian crisis. Desperate scenes evoke memories of 1948 Nakba. Hamas blames Zionist occupation for ongoing refugee suffering. Netanyahu's statement contrasts with grim realities of urban combat in besieged Gaza.

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