Israel has reportedly threatened Hamas to finally pursue the planned operation in Rafah if Hamas doesn’t free at least 33 living hostages who are eligible for release under a potential deal. “Either a deal in the near future, or Rafah,” an unnamed Israeli source was quoted as saying by Channel 12, reported Times of Israel. Israeli negotiators have sent this message to Egyptian mediators, and by extension to Hamas’ Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar. Watch this video for more details.