The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell reiterated warnings echoed by several EU member states that the Israeli Occupation's “offensive on Rafah would lead to an unspeakable humanitarian catastrophe and grave tensions with Egypt.”

Borrell added on his "X" account that “resuming negotiations to release the captives in Gaza and suspend hostilities is the only way to avert bloodshed.”

Hebrew Channel 13 reported earlier that the “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to hold the security establishment responsible for delaying the military operation in Rafah.

It added that Netanyahu requested the mobilization of reserve soldiers in preparation for the military operation in Rafah.