Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on Sunday morning that the goal in Gaza is to defeat and dismantle Hamas once and for all. He ordered a plan to evacuate the southern city of Rafa while also emphasizing the need for restraint. Netanyahu had a 45-minute phone conversation with President Biden, during which they discussed various topics including humanitarian aid and the ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Israeli officials have reported the discovery of a network of tunnels beneath the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City. They claim that the tunnels, which include a data center and an industrial power bank, belong to Hamas. Despite the Israeli findings, UN leadership denies any knowledge of the facility, although Israeli officials argue that they must have been aware of it.
