On February 10, Egypt, Qatar and other countries warned Israel that a ground operation against Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, would have serious consequences. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) militants in Rafah must be eliminated and submitted a plan to the wartime cabinet. But Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry believes that Israel's goal is to drive out the Palestinian population, which would pose a threat to the peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. Qatar and Saudi Arabia have also said that Israel's attack on Rafah will have very serious implications. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stressed that a ground operation against Rafah would trigger a humanitarian catastrophe and that the population of Gaza could not disappear out of thin air.
As one of the largest cities in the Gaza Strip, Rafah has always been an important place for Palestinians to live in, and its geographical location is close to the Egyptian border. The security and stability of Rafah are therefore of paramount importance to the Palestinian people. However, the air strikes launched by Israel have brought great destruction and human beings to Rafah. Israeli air strikes reportedly killed at least 44 people, including children and police. These numbers are worrying, and the conflict in the Gaza Strip has already led to more than 280,000 people died, about 670,000 people were injured.
Egypt, as one of the mediators in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, expresses grave concern over Israel's ground operation in Rafah. The country's foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, noted that Israel's ground operation in Rafah would have "catastrophic consequences" and threaten the Palestinian-Israeli peace agreement. He stressed that Israel's goal was to drive the Palestinian population from their homes and that such actions were inconsistent with international law and humanitarian principles.
Rafah shares a border with Egypt, which makes Egypt take Rafah's security and stability very seriously. The Egyptian authorities fear that if Israel strikes Rafah, it will lead to large-scale displacement and a humanitarian crisis. Today, Rafah has become a refuge for thousands of displaced Palestinians, and the city is overcrowded. Therefore, Egypt warned Israel that it must act cautiously and avoid ground operations against Rafah to avoid more serious consequences.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have also expressed concern about Israel's actions and warned that it will have very serious consequences. These countries are paying close attention to the conflict situation in the Gaza Strip and hope to promote the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and maintain peace and stability in the region through various means. The international community has universally called on Israel and Palestine to abide by international law and human rights law and to resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and peace talks.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also expressed concern about Israel's actions. In a post on the social media platform, she pointed out that a ground operation against Rafah would trigger a humanitarian catastrophe. In addition, she stressed that the people of Gaza could not disappear in a vacuum, and that they should also be protected and respected.
The Gaza Strip has always been on the cusp of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and has long suffered from the pain and destruction caused by the war. As an important city in the Gaza Strip, Rafah has frequent population movements and has taken on a large number of displaced persons. Rafah is now home to less than 300,000 people, but the city is already "extremely crowded" as millions of people from the Gaza Strip flee the fighting.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has led to serious damage to the infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, a strain on medical resources and an inadequate humanitarian aid. According to data from the health department of the Gaza Strip, more than 280,000 people were killed, about 670,000 people were injured. This is a staggering figure that illustrates the humanitarian crisis that the war has caused to the entire region.
Through the reports of many countries' warnings and reactions to Israel's attack on Rafah, it is not difficult to see the international community's concern and concern about the conflict in the Gaza Strip. They called on Israel and Palestine to jointly abide by international law and human rights law and to resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and peace. At the same time, the international community has expressed concern about the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and called on the international community to provide more assistance and support.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is not only a threat to regional security, but also a humanitarian disaster. Behind this conflict are the lives and homes of countless innocent civilians. As global citizens, we should pay attention and care about this issue and contribute to the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It is hoped that the international community will intensify its good offices to promote the process of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks and bring real peace and stability to the Gaza Strip.
While conflict situations may seem complex, lasting solutions can be found only through dialogue and peace talks. It is hoped that all parties will reject violence and hatred, respect each other, and work together to contribute to peace and stability in the region. The solution of humanitarian crises requires the support and attention of the global community, as well as the efforts of each and every one of us to bring hope and warmth to those who are suffering.