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Blinken says US 'not seen' Rafah invasion plan that protects civilians

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewes US opposition to an Israeli offensive on Gaza's southernmost city of Rafah, ahead of his trip to Israel. SOUNDBITE

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