Israel says it is poised to move on Rafah
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NDTV—Israel Says "Moving Ahead" With Rafah Attack, Draws Egpyt's Ire: 10 Points. Israel on Wednesday said it was "moving ahead" with its planned operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah to target Hamas, drawing a stern warning from neighbour Egypt.
Raw Story—Israel minister says Rafah advance could be delayed for hostage deal. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz held out the prospect of postponing a planned offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah in the event of a hostage agreement with the Palestinian Islamist Hamas militia. "The release of the hostages is our top priority," Katz told Israel's Channel 12 on Saturday. Also citing the minister, the Kan channel reported that Israel was prepared to postpone the military operation if a hostage deal was reached. Hamas said it is currently examining an Israeli proposal for a...
NPR—Israel will invade Gaza's Rafah 'with or without' a hostage deal, Netanyahu says. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the vow Tuesday amid the negotiations mediated by Egypt that seek to reach a cease-fire deal that could see the release of some or all of the remaining hostages.