Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has said he is deeply concerned about a planned Israeli ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah (James Manning/PA) (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

       David Cameron has expressed his deep worry over a planned Israeli military attack on Rafah, a city in southern Gaza. He shared his concerns on X, formerly Twitter, stating: "Deeply concerned about the prospect of a military offensive in Rafah over half of Gaza's population are sheltering in the area."

       The Foreign Secretary also emphasised the need for an immediate halt to the fighting to allow aid in and hostages out, and progress toward a lasting ceasefire. This comes after Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, hinted at an impending invasion of Rafah, raising questions about where civilians could be relocated to.

       Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy shared on the social media platform, adding: "1.4 million displaced Palestinians are in Rafah, with nowhere to go. It's the gateway for aid to Gaza. An Israeli offensive there would be catastrophic. Far too many civilians have already been killed or wounded."

       "The fighting must stop now. We need a sustainable ceasefire."

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       As the Israeli attacks intensify, worries about the well-being of Gaza civilians, who are facing shortages of food and medical services, are growing.

       The latest numbers from the Hamas-run health ministry show that the overall Palestinian death toll has exceeded 28,000.

       Mr Netanyahu's promise to attack Rafah was made at the same time he dismissed Hamas's ceasefire proposals.

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