Diplomatic efforts intensify to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, with Hamas delegates heading to Egypt.
Hamas negotiators consider Israeli proposal to postpone or forgo invasion in exchange for ceasefire and hostages release.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi approves plans for a major operation in Rafah, Israel.
IDF soldiers have been operating in Gaza Strip since conflict began, carrying out targeted raids and preparing for potential invasion of Rafah.
Negotiations stalled over Israeli withdrawal of forces and length of halt in fighting.
Netanyahu's cabinet members threaten coalition collapse if Prime Minister decides to postpone operation.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appeals to US for help stopping Israeli invasion of Rafah.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi approves plans for a major operation in Rafah, as Hamas negotiators consider an Israeli proposal to postpone or forgo the invasion in exchange for a ceasefire and hostages release. The approval comes amid threats from right-wing members of Netanyahu's cabinet who oppose such a deal and have threatened to collapse the coalition if the Prime Minister decides to postpone the operation. Meanwhile, anticipation grows of an Israeli invasion of Rafah, where over a million Gazans have been displaced. Humanitarian groups warn that such an offensive would have catastrophic consequences for civilians.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appeals to the US for help in stopping Israel's planned invasion of Rafah as Israeli attacks kill 98 people in the last 24 hours. Diplomatic efforts intensify to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, with Hamas delegates heading to Egypt after news reports suggest Israel may be considering a 'sustainable truce.'
The negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and hostages release have stalled amid disputes about Israeli withdrawal of forces and the length of the halt in fighting. Hamas demands a permanent ceasefire, whereas Israel has expressed openness to a temporary pause. Another key sticking point is whether Israel will allow displaced Palestinians to return en masse or put limits on who can return, where and how.
IDF soldiers have been operating in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the conflict, carrying out targeted raids to eliminate terrorists and locate and destroy terrorist infrastructure. The Israeli military has also been preparing for a potential invasion of Rafah, which would involve significant resources and manpower.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi approves plans for Rafah op.
Prime Minister Netanyahu approved the Rafah operation weeks ago.
Minister Benny Gantz says the government would lose its legitimacy if it rejected a hostage deal in order to invade Rafah.
Reservist combat teams from the Yiftach and Carmeli Brigade take responsibility for the central corridor of the Gaza Strip, carrying out targeted raids to eliminate terrorists and locate and destroy terrorist infrastructure.
Hamas is reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip
Anticipation is growing of an Israeli invasion of Rafah, where over a million people have been displaced
Israeli negotiations with Hamas to achieve a cease-fire and release hostages have stalled due to disputes about Israeli withdrawal and limits on Palestinian return
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IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi approves plans for Rafah op.
Preparations for entering Rafah continue, regardless of any potential deal.
