THE Benjamin Netanyahu ignores the strong reactions of the international communityeven of the United States, as well on Friday it approved the military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The decision of the Israeli prime minister was announced by his office after a meeting of the war cabinet.

“The IDF is prepared for the business and for its evacuation [αμάχου] population” is mentioned.

The decision comes despite widespread warnings from the international communityincluding the US and Egypt, not to enter Rafah, where they have taken refuge approximately 1.5 million displaced Palestinians.

The statement also states that Israel will continue talks on a ceasefire agreement in Qatar “when the security cabinet discusses Israel’s position.”

The Israeli Prime Minister he also rejected Hamas’s latest proposal for the release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and a ceasefire, saying its demands “they are still absurd.” But he added that he would send Israeli representatives to Qatar to continue truce efforts.