Israel Faces Logistical Challenges in Rafah Operation Plans

As Israel prepares for a potential ground operation in Rafah, logistical hurdles in evacuating and providing for civilians complicate strategic planning.

• Israel and the IDF have detailed plans for evacuating civilians from Rafah ahead of a possible ground operation, but face challenges in providing necessary conditions for evacuated Gazans.
• Evacuating civilians from Rafah to less prepared areas like Al-Mawasi and parts of Khan Yunis and central Gaza could take up to two months, complicating Israel's military strategy.
• The US urges Israel to conduct a slow, phased, precision campaign in Rafah to minimize civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
• Hamas's strategy involves dispersing its forces and blending with civilians, complicating efforts to target them without causing civilian casualties.
• Lessons from previous operations in Khan Yunis and northern Gaza, as well as international experiences, inform Israel's tactical planning for Rafah.

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