News about Gaza, Israel

Israel will conduct Rafah operation regardless of Hamas deal - PM Netanyahu "The idea that we will stop the war before all of its objectives are achieved is out of the question. We will enter Rafah and destroy the Hamas battalions there - with or without a deal, in order to… pic.twitter.com/dRwtDy42w5

IDF plans expansion of Gaza humanitarian zones, but US unswayed on Rafah offensive www.timesofisrael.com/idf-plans-expansion-of-gaza-humanitarian-zones-ahead-of-looming-rafah-offensive/ via @timesofisrael

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met earlier today with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at the Kerem Shalom Crossing with the Gaza Strip, saying that Israel is "committed to the return of the hostages, and prepared to carry out any mission in the Rafah area." Gallant and… pic.twitter.com/MmfHonIuuh

Chief of General Staff, LTG Herzi Halevi: "The offensive operation in Gaza will continue with strength; its objectives are both to restore security to the communities near the Gaza Strip and to bring the hostages back home securely. You are doing an excellent job of operational… pic.twitter.com/Ap6Bo5uvHi