Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international pressure, says ground offensive in Rafah will take place. An Israeli delegation will also travel to Qatar, where new negotiations for a possible truce in Gaza.

“If we stop now, it means Israel has lost the war. And we will not give in. Therefore, I emphasize it: we will operate in Rafa. This will take a few weeks. But it will happen  ,” added the Prime Minister. The goal of the Israeli Prime Minister is to destroy Hamas.