Trudeau expresses concern over Israel's Rafah offensive

On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau conveyed his apprehensions regarding Israel's intended military operation in Rafah during a conversation with Benny Gantz, a member of Israel's war cabinet, according to a statement from Trudeau's office.

"The Prime Minister shared his concern around Israel's planned offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and the severe humanitarian implications for all civilians taking refuge in the area," Trudeau's office said in a statement.

"He underscored the need to increase the volume of life-saving humanitarian aid for civilians and to ensure aid reaches all those in need, safely and without delay."