Gaza mediators warn Israel of disaster if it launches invasion in Rafah

Palestinians walk through the destruction left by the Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip in Gaza City (AP)

Israel’s neighbours and key mediators have warned of disaster and repercussions if its military launches a ground invasion in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah, where Israel says remaining Hamas strongholds are located – along with over half the besieged territory’s population.

The warning came after Israeli air strikes killed at least 44 Palestinians – including more than a dozen children – in Rafah.