Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plan to invade Gaza City of Rafah regardless of reaching a hostage exchange agreement with Hamas. Netanyahu emphasizes commitment to minimizing harm to civilians during the operation.
Key Points
Israel will proceed with invasion of Rafah regardless of reaching a hostage exchange agreement with Hamas
Netanyahu emphasizes minimizing harm to civilians
Israeli government releases post-war plan for Gaza, rejected by Palestinian officials
Israel rejects calls for a two-state solution
Pros
Commitment to rooting out Hamas with minimal harm to civilians
Signal of Israel's potential victory in the war against Hamas