The Israel Minister without portfolio and member of the War Cabinet in the government, Benny Gantz, has stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are prepared for a potential military operation in Rafah during the month of Ramadan if a hostage deal is not successful.
Gantz emphasized that while preparations are underway, there are indications of progress towards a hostage deal.
He affirmed the Israeli government's commitment to seizing any opportunity to secure the release of the hostages. Gantz clarified that any military operation in Rafah would only commence after the evacuation of Palestinian civilians from the region, as it is necessary for the IDF to move against Hamas forces.
Meanwhile, efforts for a ceasefire during Ramadan are ongoing, with the involvement of US President's top advisor to the Middle East, Brett McGurk, and mediatory talks led by a Hamas delegation in Cairo.
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