As a Palestinian human rights activist, I feel compelled to weigh in on the ongoing military operation in Rafah, which has been often misrepresented in various circles.
This operation, led by the Israel Defense Forces , is not merely a response to aggression but a crucial rescue mission aimed at freeing hostages, including U.S. citizens. The responsibility for this escalation lies squarely with the terrorist group Hamas, which has continuously rejected multiple ceasefire proposals and escalated violence against civilians.
individuals face the threat of torture and execution.Fundamentally, Hamas violated a longstanding ceasefire on Oct. 7, with their invasion and atrocities, and it has prolonged the conflict by refusing to release the civilian captives, who we know are being raped continuously in Gaza, according to both freed hostages and the United Nations. Hamas' continuous rocket attacks and its history of using civilians as human shields also bear significant responsibility for the ongoing violence.
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