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INTERVIEW: Oxfam Australia's Lucia Goldsmith on the NGO's concerns about Rafah in Gaza

A Palestinian man carries a box of hygiene supplies outside an Oxfam warehouse in Gaza (Getty).jpg

A Palestinian man carries a box of hygiene supplies outside an Oxfam warehouse in Gaza (Getty).jpg Source: Getty / OLIVIER LABAN-MATTEI

Oxfam Australia has raised concerns surrounding the safety of Palestinians in the city of Rafah, after Israel told Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah, which has been a refuge for more than a million displaced people. They believe a significant number of Hamas fighters, along with potentially dozens of hostages are in Rafah and say that victory requires taking the key city. SBS' Youssef Saudie speaks to the head of humanitarian for Oxfam Australia, Lucia Goldsmith.


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Oxfam Australia has raised concerns surrounding the safety of Palestinians in the city of Rafah, after Israel told Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah, which has been a refuge for more than a million displaced people. They believe a significant number of Hamas fighters, along with potentially dozens of hostages are in Rafah and say that victory requires taking the key city. SBS' Youssef Saudie speaks to the head of humanitarian for Oxfam Australia, Lucia Goldsmith.


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