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Israel Moves Forward With Rafah Offensive Despite Hamas’ Acceptance of Ceasefire Proposal
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh announced acceptance of a ceasefire proposal brokered by Qatari and Egyptian mediators. Israel, through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, stated the proposal falls short of its demands but agreed to send a delegation to Cairo for further negotiations. Israel's war cabinet resolved to sustain military operations against Rafah and carried out heavy airstrikes. Israel issued evacuation orders for approximately 100,000 Palestinians from eastern Rafah to an 'expanded humanitarian zone' near the coast and Khan Younis. Over 1.4 million displaced people are in Rafah. Hamas insists on a permanent ceasefire, while Israel seeks to resume operations after any truce. Reports describe a large exodus of residents.