Washington offers "alternative options" and warns Israel regarding the Rafah operation. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met in Tel Aviv today with Netanyahu before his participation in the War Council meeting.

He warned Israeli leaders of the dangers of the attack on Rafah and the lack of a plan for the day after the Gaza war. On the other hand, Netanyahu said that Israel is still determined to send forces to Rafah, where more than a million Palestinians are seeking refuge, and “will do so without American support if necessary”