Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to launch an incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah despite ongoing cease-fire negotiations with Hamas. The threat comes as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel to advance the truce talks. Netanyahu’s comments are meant to appease his nationalist governing partners, who oppose a deal that would prevent an attack on Rafah. The international community has warned Israel against any offensive that puts civilians at risk, with over half of Gaza’s population sheltering in Rafah.