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Gallant tells Sullivan: Israel intends to broaden Rafah sweep

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20-05-2024 | 04:05

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Gallant tells Sullivan: Israel intends to broaden Rafah sweep

Israel intends to broaden its military sweep of the southern Gazan city of Rafah, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told visiting US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday.

"We are committed to broadening the ground operation in Rafah to the end of dismantling Hamas and recovering the hostages," a statement from Gallant's office quoted him as saying during the meeting.

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