The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the latest proposal presented by the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement "Hamas" regarding the hostages as unrealistic, but stated that a delegation would head to Qatar to discuss Israel's position on a potential agreement. Additionally, it was noted that Netanyahu approved plans for a military operation in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza, where more than a million people are taking shelter, indicating that the army is preparing for operational matters and for the evacuation of civilian residents.