The Wall Street Journal reports on its pages that during meetings in Washington between Minister Yoav Galant and American officials, the operation in Rafah was discussed. Some time ago, the Americans categorically rejected this plan.

The meetings did not talk about stopping the operation, but how to carry it out with minimal damage to the civilian population.

In a sign that both sides are seeking to de-escalate the conflict, the White House said Wednesday that the Israeli delegation's visit was being postponed with the consent of the Israeli Prime Minister's Office. In the evening, Netanyahu nevertheless decided to send a delegation to Washington, which he canceled after the UN Security Council resolution, which was not vetoed by the United States.

Closed meetings with Gallant in Washington discussed a pragmatic plan for how Israel could destroy four Hamas battalions in Rafah and evacuate the population in stages.

Both sides also agreed that Hamas must be destroyed in Rafah to prevent the militants from trying to return or continue smuggling weapons into the enclave.

Channel 12 reports that the IDF has begun encircling the city. Netanyahu ordered the purchase of 40 thousand tents from China, and places will be determined in Gaza where camps for refugees will be established.

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