Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has agreed to reschedule a planned meeting with US and Israeli officials to discuss a possible operation in Rafah, the White House confirmed Wednesday, just days after Netanyahu canceled the delegation.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated, 'The Prime Minister’s Office has agreed to reschedule the meeting dedicated to Rafah. So, we’re now working with them to find a convenient date that will work for both sides. His office has agreed to reschedule that meeting, which would be dedicated to Rafah, which is a positive development.'
Reports indicated that Netanyahu’s office had agreed to reschedule the meeting, with a possibility of it happening as early as next week, although no final date has been set.
During the briefing, the press secretary did not disclose the specific rescheduling date but highlighted the urgency of the matter.
Netanyahu had canceled the delegation’s planned trip earlier due to objections regarding the US abstention from a UN Security Council vote calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
An official mentioned that the US engaged in 'constructive discussions with Israel’s defense minister over the last two days,' with Rafah being among the topics discussed with key US officials.
