Monday, February 12, 2024 (WAFA) - Japan on Monday has said it is "deeply concerned” about reports of an Israeli military operation in Rafah.

In a statement by the Foreign Ministry, Japan said that 'over one million Palestinian people in Gaza have been displaced inRafah, which is a particularly important location for the delivery of humanitarian supplies.'

"As the humanitarian situation on the ground deteriorates and the number of civilian casualties, including a large number of children, women, and elderly people, continues to rise, it is crucial to improve the humanitarian situation as soon as possible and to secure an environment in which humanitarian assistance activites can be carried out to achieve this," the statement added.

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