Netanyahu Insists on Rafah Operation Amid Cease-Fire Talks
Despite ongoing negotiations for a cease-fire, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu commits to a military incursion in Rafah, challenging international pleas for restraint.
- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Hamas to accept a cease-fire and hostage deal, emphasizing the urgency and achievability of the proposal.
- Netanyahu asserts that military action in Rafah will proceed regardless of any cease-fire agreement, aiming for 'total victory' over Hamas.
- International concerns mount as Netanyahu's pledge for a Rafah attack contradicts global calls for de-escalation and risks significant humanitarian fallout.
- Hostage negotiations show signs of progress, with proposals for exchanging hostages for Palestinian prisoners, though outcomes remain uncertain.
- Blinken's discussions in the Middle East focus on enhancing humanitarian aid to Gaza and securing a sustainable peace agreement.


















































































































































































