Netanyahu says Israel will take 'powerful action' in Rafah

In a message shared on his social media accounts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will continue its military campaign in Gaza with an offensive in Rafah, and will fight "until complete victory".

"We will fight until complete victory and this includes a powerful action in Rafah as well, after we allow the civilian population to leave the battle zones," he said in a message shared on X and Telegram.