January 11, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
PBS NewsHourJUL 2023
Rafah Offensive: South Africa Makes 'Urgent Request' to ICJ
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The Spin
Pro-Israel narrative
Israel has no choice but to expand its military operations to Rafah, as the city remains Hamas' last stronghold. Israel is trying to limit the toll by urging civilians to head to humanitarian zones on the coast. But Hamas has been known to use refugees as human shields.
Pro-Palestine narrative
Israel has repeatedly issued warnings to civilians to seek out safe areas where the country has still proceeded to carry out bombings and other deadly tactics. The Israeli government continues to disregard Palestinian lives and the country's genocidal actions warrant international condemnation.