Netanyahu Vows Ground Offensive in Rafah Despite Global Opposition

As international mediators push for a ceasefire, Netanyahu remains firm on attacking Rafah, highlighting the complex political pressures he faces.

• Netanyahu insists on a ground offensive in Rafah, Gaza, aiming to destroy Hamas, despite risks to Israeli hostages and over a million Palestinian civilians.
• U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Netanyahu, expressing opposition to the planned offensive, amid international calls for restraint.
• Hamas sends delegation to Egypt for cease-fire talks, signaling potential progress in negotiations despite ongoing tensions.
• The proposed cease-fire includes a 40-day halt in fighting and a hostage-prisoner exchange, though disagreements persist over the terms.
• Rafah, housing over a million displaced Palestinians, faces dire humanitarian conditions, with the U.N. warning of catastrophic consequences if attacked.

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