Hamas Warns Israeli Rafah Op May Yield ‘Tens of Thousands’ Casualties

On Saturday, Hamas issued a stark warning about the potential for massive casualties if Israel were to conduct a military operation in Rafah, a city in Gaza. The group, which is engaged in conflict with Israel, highlighted the severe consequences of such an action in an area where over a million civilians have sought refuge from Israeli attacks elsewhere in Gaza. Hamas cautioned that entering Rafah could result in the deaths and injuries of “tens of thousands” of people, underscoring the grave human toll that could follow.