Israel defends existence as refuge for Jews in face of US opposition to Rafah fighting
Vol. 88/No. 21 - May 27, 2024![Deir el Bala camp in Central Gaza, May 10, as Palestinians heed Israel’s call to flee combat zones and Israeli forces attack Hamas strongholds. Growing numbers see Hamas as responsible for war. Hundreds protested at Hamas office in Rafah May 8 demanding tents and aid.](https://themilitant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gaza-Camp-8821-300x265.jpg)
Despite strong opposition from the Joseph Biden administration, the Israel Defense Forces are expanding their operations in Rafah, near the Egyptian border, and in Jabaliya and Zeitoun in northern Gaza. They have been destroying Hamas tunnels, weapons stores, rocket launchers…