Israel Says Pushing Ahead With Rafah Offensive Amid New Cease-Fire Efforts
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Israel says it is pushing ahead with plans for a ground invasion in the Gaza city of Rafah to root out Hamas militants, even as mediators work on a new cease-fire in the five-month war that also calls for the release of more hostages held by Hamas. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has the story.