Israeli defence minister says ‘no intention’ of sending Palestinians into Egypt

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said Israel has “no intention” of sending Palestinians into Egypt as part of its planned assault on Rafah.

“The State of Israel has no intention of evacuating Palestinian civilians to Egypt,” Gallant said during a media briefing on Friday.

“We respect and value our peace agreement with Egypt, which is a cornerstone of stability in the region as well as an important partner.”