Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans a brief visit to Israel on Friday, urging Israeli leaders to adopt a precise approach in dealing with Hamas in Rafah, Gaza, to prevent a potential humanitarian crisis. Tensions are escalating between the US and Israel over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s intentions to invade Rafah, home to nearly 1.5 million displaced Palestinians. The Israeli military continues its raid on al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City despite reports of dire conditions and people trapped inside.
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