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
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 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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