Abbas Urges Hamas to Accept Hostage Deal for Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirms plans for a military operation in Gaza's Rafah, despite international condemnation, while Palestinian Authority President Abbas urges Hamas to finalize a hostage deal with Israel to prevent the operation. The potential IDF operation in Rafah, near the Egyptian border, has become a pressure point to push Hamas towards a deal. International leaders, including US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, have expressed opposition to an Israeli military offensive in Rafah, citing concerns of a humanitarian catastrophe and violations of international human rights.