The United States and Israel are due to hold a virtual meeting on the planned offensive in Gaza’s Rafah, a week after Israel called off a delegation’s visit to Washington, AFP reports.

“The meeting is scheduled for today. It will be online. There may be a meeting in person later this week,” an anonymous Israeli source has said.

A US official has confirmed the virtual meeting, adding “We anticipate follow-up meetings in person following additional work by expert teams. “