Israel gives 'last chance' for hostage negotiations with Hamas

Israeli officials told their Egyptian counterparts on Friday that Israel is prepared to grant hostage negotiations "one last chance" to secure a deal with Hamas before considering an invasion of Rafah, as reported by Axios, citing two Israeli officials.

"Israel told Egypt that it is serious about preparations for the operation in Rafah and that it will not let Hamas drag its feet," it quoted one of the officials as saying.