Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press reveal a new compound of tents being built near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. The construction comes amid Israeli threats of an offensive targeting the city of Rafah, where half of Gaza’s population has fled. The Israeli military denies involvement in the tent construction, which has been attributed to Egypt by the Haaretz newspaper. Prime Minister Netanyahu has threatened “additional painful blows” against Hamas over the stalled negotiations for releasing hostages held in Gaza, potentially including an attack on Rafah. The US has expressed concerns about civilian safety and urged Israel to avoid mass evacuations from the city.