TEL AVIV, Israel — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a date has been set for Israeli forces to carry out an offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Such an offensive is opposed by the Biden Administration, which is increasing pressure on Israel to negotiate a deal for a cease-fire and the release of hostages held by Hamas for six months.

Source: | This article originally belongs to Nbcnews.com

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