Israel to Purchase Tents for Potential Rafah Evacuees

An official from Israel has confirmed the procurement of 40,000 tents, indicating preparations for the potential evacuation of hundreds of thousands of individuals from the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

The population of Rafah has surged to over one million residents, constituting half of Gaza’s total population, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Consequently, international opposition, including from the U.S., has been voiced against the offensive, citing concerns for Palestinian civilian safety.

Israel asserts it has devised a plan to evacuate civilians in advance of any offensive action. Recently, the Defense Ministry released a tender seeking a supplier for tents, indicating preparations specifically for Rafah.

The Israeli official, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to lack of authorization to engage with the media, highlighted that the procurement of tents forms part of the preparatory measures for Rafah.