Former IDF spokesperson Jonathan Conricus joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss the Israel-Hamas war and a recent hostage rescue mission in Gaza. He highlights the complexity of the situation and points out the involvement of Palestinian civilians in holding Israeli hostages.
Hisham Mhanna from the International Committee of the Red Cross reports on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the aid reaching Palestinian civilians.
25 people, including 15 women and children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Rafah. Israel plans to conduct a military operation in the city, putting more than a million Palestinian civilians at risk.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's claim that invading Rafah to defeat Hamas is unnecessary. President Biden opposes Israeli attack on Rafah and wants a two-state solution. Netanyahu insists on entering Rafah to eliminate Hamas. Delay in final attack on Hamas worsens humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The White House is considering options for how to respond if Israel defies President Joe Biden's warnings against launching a military invasion of Rafah without a plan to protect Palestinian civilians. The U.S. has set a deadline for Israel to ensure its use of American weapons aligns with international law.
Egypt warns of catastrophic repercussions if Israeli attacks Rafah in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and highlighting the suffering of Palestinian civilians. Arab League foreign ministers criticize the Israeli occupation forces for brutal crimes and violations against defenseless civilians.