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Middle East crisis live: Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to prepare to evacuate Rafah in southern Gaza before expected invasion



Israeli prime minister made announcement following international criticism of plan to invade the crowded town on Egypt’s borderThe Ireland women’s basketball team chose not to shake hands with the Israel players at their EuroBasket 2025 qualifier in Riga on Thursday in response to an allegation by an Israeli player about antisemitism, reports Reuters.The Israeli Basketball Association published an interview with player Dor Saar on Tuesday, during which she said: “It’s known that they are quite antisemitic, and it’s no secret; maybe that’s why a strong game is expected.” Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/feb/09/middle-east-crisis-israel-gaza-war-hamas-updates

Author : Tom Ambrose (now) and Amy Sedghi (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-02-09 15:43:07

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