Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes his intention to carry out ground operations in Rafah, at the southern end of the Gaza Strip. Islamic organization Hamas has resisted the attack, saying, 'An attack on Rafah would mean the collapse of hostage negotiations' French Foreign Ministry statement: 'Rafah attack creates a catastrophic humanitarian situation' US White House announced that President Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the 11th, as the Israeli military appears to be stepping up its attack.