Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared in a video statement that “there is a date” for a military ground offensive into Rafah, a key Hamas stronghold in the region, Associated Press reports.
Netanyahu’s statements emphasize Israel’s determination to maintain its offensive despite international concerns. The ongoing conflict, now in its seventh month, underscores Netanyahu’s commitment to assert Israeli military dominance and pursue objectives aimed at weakening Hamas.
The US cautioned against the operation and demanded credible plans to safeguard civilians. The devastation wrought by Israeli troops in Khan Younis and other areas underscores the significant civilian casualties and destruction caused by the conflict.
