Expert explains why Israel gives Hamas another 20 days: “They know offensive on Rafah will lead to human catastrophe” | Abroad

The Israeli government has presented Hamas with an ultimatum: by March 10 – the start of Ramadan – Hamas must release all 130 Israeli hostages or launch a ground offensive on the southern city of Rafah. One and a half million Palestinian refugees live there. Will Hamas accept that proposal? Middle East expert Koert Debeuf weighs up: “Perhaps the disapproval of important allies has caused Israel to doubt.”