Israeli officials say ‘one last chance’ for Hamas deal before Rafah offensive: Report
The US news site Axios reports that Israeli officials have told their Egyptian counterparts they are ready to give negotiations “one last chance” to reach a deal with Hamas before moving forward with an offensive in Rafah.
“Israel told Egypt that it is serious about preparations for the operation in Rafah and that it will not let Hamas drag its feet,” Axios quoted an unnamed Israeli official as saying.
As we reported earlier, the eastern part of Rafah is under constant shelling, and a senior Israeli official has said the military is “moving ahead” with its planned ground offensive.
White House sees new momentum in Gaza talks
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says he sees fresh momentum in talks to pause the fighting in Gaza and return the remaining Israeli captives. “I believe that there is a renewed effort under way involving Qatar and Egypt as well as Israel to try to find a way forward,” Sullivan told MSNBC in an interview.
“Do I think that there is new momentum, new life in these hostage talks? I believe there is,” he said.
Well there won't be now you don't even have the balls to sanction the Netzah Yehuda Battalion. Israel isn't going to back down on invading Rafah and Hamas isn't going to back down on a lasting ceasefire and troop withdrawal.
You know how to get a ceasefire, stop funding genocide, it's that simple.
