Red Cross Says Rafah Evacuation Not ‘Possible’ as Israel Prepares for Invasion

A Red Cross official said Tuesday that an evacuation of civilians from Rafah was not “possible” under the current conditions due to the sheer destruction in Gaza as Israel is preparing to invade the city.

“When we see the level of destruction in the middle area (of Gaza) and in the north, it’s not clear to us where people will be moved to… where they can have decent shelter and essential services,” Fabrizio Carboni, Middle East director for the Red Cross, told AFP. “So today, with the information we have and from where we stand, we don’t see this (massive evacuation) as possible.”

Carboni said that the “probability” of a major Israeli operation in Rafah is “increasing.” His warning aligns with a report from Israel’s Kan broadcaster that said the Israeli military will launch the attack “very soon.”