By Cooper Winkler '26
Since the October 7th attack on Israel, the Israel-Hamas Conflict has grown increasingly deadly and destructive. Throughout the world, civilians have called for a ceasefire and demanded peace between Israel and Palestine. These calls have only become more rampant as the war has begun to focus on one place, Rafah.
As of now, an estimated 1.5 million people are in Rafah. Rafah is located in southern Gaza bordering Egypt and has been housing Palestinian refugees throughout the conflict. Now, Rafah is at risk of being attacked -- sparking outcry throughout the world.
President Joe Biden has told Israel that Rafah should not be Israel’s next target unless Israel can carry out a successful plan to evacuate the civilians in Rafah. Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel must go into Rafah to, according to Time Magazine, “Finish the job of destroying Hamas’s governing power, to kill or capture the group’s leaders, and to rescue as many hostages as possible.”
As of now, Palestinians in Rafah are yet to leave; neither returning to damaged homes or being allowed into Egypt. Egypt has been a key figure in the Israel-Hamas Conflict, serving as a mediator between Israel and Hamas. Egypt is working to broker an end to the war but refuses to let in any Palestinians in due to fears that Israel may never let the Palestinians return to their homes.
So, what will happen to the Palestinians in Rafah? This is a question we’re all anxiously awaiting the answers to. Netanyahu has, however, confirmed that Israel will be attacking Rafah at some point.
Photos Courtesy of NewYorkTimes.com and bloggale.com
Edited by: Catherine Polatidis '26 and Ms. Brilliant
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