Israel's military operation in Rafah 'completely unacceptable,' Joly says

Liberal ministers expressed disappointment and dismay Tuesday in response to Israel’s invasion of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip — the last refuge for displaced Palestinians in the territory. Canada’s foreign minister rebuked Israel for its military operation in Rafah, but said she’s holding out hope that ceasefire talks will prevail. “An invasion of Rafah, which would endanger the lives of women and children and innocent civilians, is completely unacceptable,” Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly told reporters on …