avatar

What does a ground offensive mean for Palestinians in Rafah?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Feb 27, 2024 • 26m

After attacking Gaza for nearly five months, the Israeli prime minister is focusing on Rafah. Benjamin Netanyahu says a ground offensive is vital to eliminating Hamas -- and any ceasefire would only delay the inevitable. But what about the 1.5 million Palestinians trapped there?

In this episode:

  • Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, Huffpost.

  • Najla Shawa, Country Relations Manager, Oxfam.

  • Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security Studies, University of Bath. 

Host: Laura Kyle

Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on TwitterInstagram, FacebookThreads and YouTube