Israeli forces ‘find Hamas weapons and tunnels’ during push into central Rafah

Palestinians flee from the southern Gaza city of Rafah during an Israeli ground and air offensive Picture: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP

Israeli forces are operating in central parts of Rafah as part of an expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city.

The Israeli military said in a statement on Friday that its troops in central Rafah have uncovered Hamas rocket launchers and tunnels and dismantled a weapons storage centre.