BREAKING:
Israeli forces have launched their ground offensive against Rafah.
After firing flares, a large number of Israeli tanks and IFVs entered Eastern Rafah. pic.twitter.com/I3pAlCbFet
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) May 6, 2024
The attack on Raffah has been started #USA #BBC #AlJazeera pic.twitter.com/lhhXRkwttz
— Kh. AlMulaa (@Shather66) May 6, 2024
Amidst a backdrop of ceasefires and conflict, Israeli troops surge into Rafah, Gaza’s final Hamas stronghold, igniting a tense showdown.
Key Points:
- IDF’s long-awaited invasion of Rafah signals a dramatic escalation in the conflict.
- Intense bombing raids on terrorist infrastructure by IDF jets precede ground incursion.
- Hamas’s ceasefire acceptance, unilaterally proposed without Israeli input, adds to the chaos.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu affirms the invasion aims to pressure Hamas for hostage release.
- Despite ceasefire gestures, Israeli tanks roll into Rafah, amplifying regional tensions.
Sources:
Israeli offensive begins in Rafah, massive airstrikes.
Israeli tanks enter eastern Rafah.
Video: Smoke rises after airstrikes.
Follow invasion live updates at Times of Israel.
BREAKING:
After months of waiting, Israel launches its ground offensive against Rafah.
The Israeli tanks and IFVs launched its assault from the absolute south, right next to the border with Egypt. pic.twitter.com/GfvFP1FTyV
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) May 6, 2024
Rafah Combat Update: IDF tanks were spotted less than 200 meters from the Rafah crossing to Egypt. This might be a move to cut off the crossing before any Hamas leadership tries to flee.
Source @JewishWarrior13— Fax news (@FoxNewsSh) May 6, 2024