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Why Israel will press ahead and invade Rafah

Why Israel will press ahead and invade Rafah

The Israeli leadership sees its war against Hamas as one element of a broader geopolitical rearrangement driven by Russia, China and Iran – and says the West should be worried.

Jacob GreberSenior correspondent

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Israel will invade Rafah to “finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza, regardless of what the world might think.

It has a crisis to its north that has forced more than 100,000 citizens to flee their homes southwards amid daily Hezbollah rocket barrages.

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Jacob Greber
Jacob GreberSenior correspondentJacob Greber writes about politics, economics and business from Canberra. He has been a Washington correspondent and economics correspondent. Connect with Jacob on Twitter. Email Jacob at jgreber@afr.com

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