Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah regardless of deal as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue

Simultaneously with the discussions on the ceasefire agreement and the exchange of hostages, the Israeli Prime Minister has conditioned a complete victory against Hamas on the entry of Israeli troops into the city of Rafah, where nearly half of Gaza’s war refugees have sought shelter.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, has declared the option of attacking Rafah as non-negotiable at a time when regional countries, including Qatar, are striving for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.