Israeli Channel 12 said that the army began preparations to launch an operation in Rafah in the event of the collapse of prisoner negotiations. Washington asked Tel Aviv to allow the arrival of American officers to participate in developing plans regarding the invasion operation.
Channel 12 indicated that the Israeli army has taken actual steps, including beginning to isolate the city and preparing to evacuate civilians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the purchase of 40,000 tents from China to set up in Gaza in preparation for the ground operation. Meanwhile, Netanyahu said during his meeting with members of Congress that the northern Gaza Strip has many places where civilians can go.