Israel Threatens Invasion of Rafah: Secretary of State Blinken’s Urgent Meeting with Netanyahu Sparks Ceasefire Concerns
Jerusalem, Israel – Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday in Jerusalem. The focus of the meeting was on urging Hamas to accept a proposed cease-fire and encouraging Israel to expedite aid distribution for Gaza. The timing of this meeting followed Netanyahu’s declaration that regardless of any cease-fire agreement with Hamas, Israel would proceed with plans to invade Rafah. Netanyahu emphasized their intent, stating, “We will …