Israel Pledges To Persist With Rafah Offensive; Hamas Lied Over Accepting Deal

Top stories: 1) Israel will not cease its offensive against Hamas in the southern-most border-town of Rafah, until either Hamas is eliminated or the first hostage in captivity is freed. 2) The Biden Administration reportedly delays weapons shipments to Israel over its offensive in Rafah – yet the IDF emphasizes its gratitude for the deep operational collaboration with CETCOM. 3) The U.S. State Department confirms that Hamas had blatantly lied over accepting a relevant hostage release deal.