Israel Readies Rafah Assault While Reviving Cease-Fire Talks

IDF to prepare to move Palestinian civilians out of city
Decision made after cabinet finds Hamas proposal unacceptable

Palestinians perform the first Friday noon prayer of Ramadan in front of the ruins of Al-Farouq Mosque on March 15.
Photographer: Mohammed Abed/AFP/Getty Images

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By Galit Altstein

March 15, 2024 at 12:57 PM UTC

Updated on

March 15, 2024 at 4:07 PM UTC

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Israel’s war cabinet approved an assault on the Gazan city of Rafah after civilians have first been moved out, an indication authorities are prepared to step up their military campaign against Hamas with cease-fire talks ongoing.