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:
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What does a ground offensive mean for Palestinians in Rafah?

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What does a ground offensive mean for Palestinians in Rafah?

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