Though the Gaza-ruling terrorist organization had been putting out messages of so-called flexibility, they took a gamble with their attack on Kerem Shalom.
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a 30-minute phone conversation following the evacuation of Palestinians from Rafah.
A Hamas official said the movement is only willing to accept a "permanent and fixed" ceasefire.
The new humanitarian zone includes field hospitals, tents, and increased provisions of food, water, medicine, and other supplies.
Protests calling for hostage deal in Tel Aviv • Hamas will weigh options amid Rafah operation • Hezbollah claims to target Golan Heights
Israel lacks veto power in recognizing a Palestinian state. It is essential to take responsibility and ensure Palestinian statehood aligns with the moderate Muslim sector.
Former IDF Maj.-Gen. Yaakov Amidror discussed the prisoner exchange and ceasefire dilemma, including Itamar Ben-Gvir's ultimatum to PM Netanyahu
According to COGAT, about 100 food aid trucks were sent to northern Gaza on a daily basis over the past few weeks.
The rockets were reportedly launched from the Rafah area. The Kerem Shalom crossing was closed after the attack.
Too many Israelis are raised in the belief that every Palestinian is a terrorist or prospective terrorist. When Israeli extremists attack Palestinians, the country does little to stop them.
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