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IDF sends additional brigade to Gaza’s Rafah, as Israel prepares to expand offensive
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
The IDF’s Commando Brigade was deployed to southern Gaza’s Rafah overnight, joining the 162nd Division which has been operating in the eastern part of the city since earlier this month.
The move comes as the Israeli government is expected to approve widening the offensive there.
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