.THE ISRAEL DEFENCE FORCES (IDF) are actually preparing for an offensive against the city of Rafah, in the most southern tip of Gaza. It is actually the final redoubt of Hamas-- but is actually likewise home to some 1.5 m displaced Palestinians. Being afraid an altruistic disaster, even Israel's closest ally, The United States, has advised versus army operations there certainly. Yet Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, firmly insists that the IDF will certainly go in. He claims to possess a strategy to guard private citizens. One Israeli official said that the nation was actually acquiring 40,000 camping tents to get ready for an evacuation. Israel argues that it has actually constantly abided by International Good samaritan Legislation (IHL) in Gaza. Just what are its responsibilities?