An Israeli official noted that senior officials in the IDF and the Defense Ministry discussed the issue recently with representatives from three Arab countries, including Egypt.
The US in recent days authorized the transfer of bombs and fighter jets to Israel, according to two sources, Reuters reported on Friday.
The new initiative is meant to alleviate financial and emotional burdens so soldiers on the front lines don't have to worry about their lives back home.
According to the report, the tone of the discourse was pragmatic, with suggestions that military action in Rafah should be carried out in stages to avoid harming the civilian population.
Hamas rejected the deal late Monday night, informing mediators that it would maintain its original position regarding a ceasefire.
Gallant said that this juxtaposition of meetings and allegiances was "the clearest sign that there is a war going on between the free world and the axis which promotes terror."
Netanyahu canceled a scheduled visit to Washington by two of his most senior aides who were due to hear US ideas about operational alternatives.
Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to Washington, reveals American perspectives on Israel's war, noting that there is no pro-Israel presidential candidate, and differing views on Lebanon.
"There is no moral basis for stopping the war until we return home all of the hostages. If we do not achieve a decisive and absolute victory in Gaza, a bigger war in the North will come closer."
IDF Maj.-Gen. Nimrod Shafer on 103FM: Yoav Gallant aims to avert US arms embargo on Israel; notes Rafah operation won't happen if the US says not to do it.
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