The Israeli military is preparing to carry out ground operations in Rafah, the southernmost part of the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, Israel is reported to have held talks with mediator Qatar and other parties regarding the cessation of fighting and the release of hostages.
The focus is on whether the negotiations will lead to progress. On the other hand, the Israeli military continues air strikes against Rafah and continues its military operations against the Islamic organization Hamas. More than 1 million people are sheltering in RafAH, as there are concerns from international community about the ground operation.