"Netanyahu Orders Civilian Evacuation Plan as Israel-Gaza War Escalates"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to prepare to evacuate civilians from the southern Gazan city of Rafah ahead of an expanded offensive against Hamas, despite warnings from the US that such an operation would be a "disaster". Aid groups say it is not possible to evacuate everyone from the city, and UN officials have expressed concerns about the humanitarian impact of expanding the conflict into Rafah. The situation remains tense as reported Israeli air strikes on Gaza on Friday killed at least 15 people, including eight in Rafah, and both sides continue to reject ceasefire terms.