The prime minister of the Palestinian Authority has announced the resignation of his government amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israel is intensifying preparations for expanding its ground operation in Gaza, while President Biden has set a timeline for a new ceasefire, expressing optimism that a deal could be reached by the weekend.
Israel's war cabinet is considering a plan to evacuate over a million Palestinian refugees from Rafa, the southernmost town in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that an offensive into Rafa is necessary to defeat Hamas, despite international pressure and concerns about civilian casualties. Netanyahu emphasized the importance of evacuating civilians during the operation.
