Despite Hamas saying they're down for a ceasefire, Israel's not backing down from its plan to shake things up in Rafah, down south in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's crew is all in, deciding they're gonna keep pushing through in Rafah. Why? Well, they're after a few things, like putting the heat on Hamas to free up their hostages and tick off other goals they've got in this whole shebang.
So, even though Hamas was like, "Yeah, ceasefire sounds cool," Israel wasn't buying it. Netanyahu's office was like, "Nah, those terms ain't cutting it for us." But hey, they're still sending a top-notch crew over to Egypt, hoping they can work out a deal that suits them better.
Meanwhile, over in Gaza, things are heating up. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are swooping in on eastern Rafah, sending some serious strikes towards Hamas hideouts. And up north, in Sderot, there's been some rocket action, courtesy of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Thankfully, nobody got hurt in the mix.
But wait, there's more drama! The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is all over social media, urging both Israel and Hamas to kiss and make up, ya know? He's worried things are about to blow up big time in Rafah.
And guess what? The U.S. and Israeli big shots are saying Hamas's ceasefire talk ain't worth squat. Netanyahu's been pretty clear on this: no permanent ceasefire until he says so.
Now, here's the kicker: Israel's telling about 100,000 folks in Rafah to pack their bags and head out. They're setting up shop in other spots down south, like Khan Younis and Al-Mawasi. And get this, they're ramping up the humanitarian aid game, too. Field hospitals, tents, food, water - you name it, they're bringing it in.
Oh, and speaking of aid, President Biden gave Netanyahu a buzz, making sure the Kerem Shalom crossing stays open for anyone needing help. Biden's been firm on this - he's all about keeping Rafah safe and minimizing civilian casualties.
And just to wrap things up, the latest stats from Gaza's health squad paint a grim picture. In just one day, 29 lives lost an
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