Israel's War Cabinet approves first phase of Rafah operation

Israel’s War Cabinet has approved the launch of a military operation in Rafah, which began with the evacuation of Gazans from the eastern part of the city near the border with Israel earlier on May 6, Report informs referring to Ynet.

Two incidents preceded the decision – Hamas’ insistence on ending the war and the deadly rocket attack on the Kerem Shalom crossing in which four soldiers were killed.