Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant briefed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on a recent operation in Rafah, emphasizing the precision and strategic nature of the mission. The operation targeted remaining Hamas battalions in the area while securing the crossing point.
Gallant and Blinken also discussed ongoing developments in Gaza, particularly the Israeli Defense Forces' operations against terror hotspots across the Strip. One key point of discussion was the urgent need to release 132 hostages held by Hamas, including the bodies of captives.