TOKYO, April 26 -- NHK World issued the following news:
An Israeli media report says the country's forces have completed preparation for a ground operation into the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
About 1.2 million people are taking shelter in the city. Israel is poised to launch the operation as part of efforts to completely destroy Hamas despite concerns from other countries.
The major Israeli media outlet Haaretz reported on Thursday that the Israeli military has informed the government about the completion of its preparation. Israeli forces earlier deployed in northern and central parts of Gaza are said to have been moved to the south. The report said the date of the operation will be decided by the government.
The Israeli military con...