Israeli opposition leader warns Netanyahu against launching a ground offensive in Rafah
ISRAEL’S opposition party today warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching a ground offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Yair Lapid, leader of Yesh Atid, the main opposition to the far-right coalition government led by Mr Netanyahu, said the Israeli PM must strike an immediate deal to return all the captives held by Hamas in Gaza.
He said launching a ground invasion in Rafah runs the risk of putting any ceasefire deal in jeopardy.
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