The deliberate invasion of the southern Gaza Strip metropolis of Rafah may very well be halted if a deal is reached to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas, Israeli International Minister Israel Katz mentioned.
“The discharge of the hostages is the very best precedence for us,” the minister mentioned.
When requested if this might embrace suspending a deliberate operation to wipe out Hamas battalions within the city of Rafah, Katz replied: “Sure,” and went on to say, “if there may be an settlement, we’ll droop the operation.”
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