Israel is preparing for a major military operation in the southern Gaza Strip.
Shortly before that, The Times of Israel reported that the Israeli army had begun distributing leaflets in the eastern neighborhood of the city of Rafah with calls to evacuate. Israel intends to conduct a military operation in the city, which is located in the southern Gaza Strip.
A source in the Israeli government, in turn, claims that Hamas agreed to a “unilateral” deal proposal that was not discussed with Israel, Ynet reported.
Hamas said in a statement that it had informed Qatari and Egyptian mediators of its decision.
Egyptian media reported that truce talks stalled after four Israeli soldiers were killed Sunday in a rocket attack for which Hamas’ armed wing claimed responsibility.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli troops would enter Rafah regardless of the outcome of the cease-fire talks.
