German Foreign Minister Analena Burbock warned today against a possible attack by the Israeli army on Rafah, in southern Gaza, which would lead to a “declared humanitarian disaster”.

“THE despair in Rafa is already unimaginable. 1.3 million people seek refuge there from the fighting in a very limited space. An attack by the Israeli army against Rafah would be a declared humanitarian disaster,” Burbok pointed out in a message she posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account.

The international community expresses its concern after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to “prepare” an attack on Rafah, the last refuge of those displaced by the war in the Gaza Strip.

in washington, Americans officials said they had seen no preparations to indicate a “major attack” or “imminence”, warning against a “catastrophe”, fearing a similar scenario to the one that unfolded in the northern part of the enclave.

Hamas warned today that an attack on Rafah could cause “tens of thousands dead and wounded”.

“Israel must defend itself against the terror of Hamas, but limiting as much as possible the suffering of the civilian population,” said Burbok.

She reiterated Germany’s calls for a ceasefire so that “the Israeli hostages can finally be freed” and announced that she would travel to Israel again next week to discuss the issue.