Roundup: Israel ramps up preparations for Rafah ground operation: official
JERUSALEM, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Israel's forces have intensified their preparations for a ground operation in Rafah, where about 1.2 million Gazans are taking refuge after conflicts broke out between Israel and Hamas, an Israeli government official confirmed to Xinhua on Wednesday.
The official, speaking anonymously, said the onslaught is expected to begin "soon," without providing further details on a specific