The text discusses the recent Israeli military operation in Rafah to uncover smuggling tunnels and gain control of strategic assets while acknowledging the historical challenges faced in the region, including the APC Disaster in 2004.

The text discusses the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, highlighting its significance during the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Dore Gold, a prominent American-born Israeli political scientist and diplomat, discusses the current strained relationship between US President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding their differing approaches to resolving conflicts like the Gaza war.

The Israeli military has begun constructing a buffer zone along the entire Gaza border, located on the Gaza side and only accessible to Israel Defense Forces personnel.