Israel in midst of Rafah operation vs hostage deal debate
Israel weighs up a Rafah operation against a deal to secure the return of all hostages, must consider both strategic and moral implications. What will it choose?
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Israel weighs up a Rafah operation against a deal to secure the return of all hostages, must consider both strategic and moral implications. What will it choose?
"The release of the hostages is the top priority for us," said Israel Katz.
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Israel had no new proposals to make, although it was willing to consider a limited truce in which 33 hostages would be released.
Hamas leaders on the outside say all sorts of things, but the decision-makers are inside Gaza, living deep underground and holding the hostages
"We have stopped playing nice," they said. "Whoever abandons the hostages and our future will be met with significant and fierce non-violent resistance,"The Day After organization added.