Israel and US defense minister discuss alternative operations to Rafah ground operation. Israeli Defense Minister Gallant, who continues military operations in the Gaza Strip, met with US Secretary of Defense Austin on the 26th.
At the meeting, Secretary Austin expressed strong concerns about the ground operation in Rafah in the south, and discussed alternative operations targeting Hamas leaders. Despite this, Israeli attacks continue in various places, including Rafah, and Middle Eastern satellite television stations such as Al Jazeera reported that at least three people were killed in an airstrike on Rafah.