Aidit Silman, a minister close to Netanyahu, tells Israeli media that achieving a ceasefire with Hamas is still a long way away, Al Jazeera reports.
The senior political leader says Israel’s military operation in Rafah will take place in a matter of time, and Israel must see through its military objectives.
Israel says it pulled its forces out of southern Khan Younis on Sunday, except for one battalion, after months of fierce fighting.



























