Israeli Prime Minister plans to proceed with ground operations “even if negotiations are reached”. Negotiations are continuing between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas regarding a cessation of fighting.
Israel and a mediating country have agreed to a plan to suspend fighting for about six weeks on the condition that Hamas releases approximately 40 hostages. "We can get what we want," he said, emphasizing his intention to carry out ground operations against Hamas' last stronghold, Rafah, in order to destroy it.