Hamas says any Israeli operation in Rafah would “threaten’ hostage negotiations. Netanyahu promises civilians a “safe” evacuation.
Iran calls for Israel to be excluded from UN on 45th anniversary of its revolution. Hamas Health Ministry announces new death toll of 28,176 since the start of the war on October 7. The Israeli army “continues to eliminate terrorists and conduct targeted operations in the west’ of Rafah, says a spokeswoman for the Israeli army.