Israeli PM approves Rafah operation plan — RT World News
Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli army is ready to carry out the attack and evacuate the civilian population
Israeli media reported on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the recent truce and the prisoner exchange proposal presented by Hamas, and approved an Israeli army plan to launch an operation in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
“The Israeli army is ready for the operation and to evacuate the area [civilian] populationThe Prime Minister's Office said in a statement, according to the Times of Israel.
Earlier today, Hamas announced on social media that it had submitted its offer “Vision” To exchange prisoners with Israel with Qatari and Egyptian mediators, and is looking forward to a ceasefire agreement that includes the withdrawal of the Israeli Defense Forces from Gaza.
As reported by Reuters, which saw the proposal, Palestinian militants proposed releasing Israeli women, including female soldiers, children, the elderly and sick hostages, in exchange for Israel releasing between 700 and 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Once the prisoner exchange is completed, Hamas said it would be ready to negotiate a date for a permanent ceasefire.
But the Jewish state rejected the proposal and accused Hamas of submitting it 'Unrealistic demands'
On Thursday, Netanyahu also reiterated Israel's determination to complete its mission “judiciary” agitation.
Israel's decision to proceed with a ground incursion into Rafah comes after repeated warnings from the international community, including the United States and Egypt, not to enter the city where about 1.5 million Palestinians currently live.
After Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israeli settlements on October 7, killing 1,100 people and taking 250 hostage, Israel is imposing an unrelenting blockade on Gaza. According to the latest information issued by the Palestinian health authorities, at least 31,341 people were killed and 73,134 others were injured in Israeli air strikes and ground operations in the Strip during the past half year.
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