Can Israeli leader's threat to invade Rafah derail talks on a ceasefire? | Inside Story

America's top diplomat says a strong proposal is on the table as he makes his seventh visit to the Middle East since fighting began in October.
That's as indirect talks for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas carry on in Egypt.
But questions are being raised about the chances of an agreement being reached after Israeli Prime Minister reiterated his plan to invade Rafah.
Can Benjamin Netanyahu's threat disrupt talks to end the war that has killed more than 34,500 Palestinians?

Presenter: Nick Clark

Guests:

Daniel Levy, President of the US Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator.

Nour Odeh, political analyst.

William Lawrence, Professor at American University and a former US diplomat.

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