Hamas warns Israel a Rafah invasion will threaten hostage talks

Smoke billows during Israeli bombardment over Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on February 10, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas militant group. PHOTO | AFP

What you need to know:

  • The Israeli prime minister this week said he had told troops to prepare to go into the city, as part of its aim to destroy Hamas for mounting the deadly attacks on southern Israel.