Israel strikes Rafah, rejects Hamas cease-fire claim
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Israel launches operation into Rafah, says cease-fire agreement not reached with Hamas
It is a delicate and momentous day in the Middle East. The Israeli military says it has launched a new operation into parts of Rafah in southern Gaza. At the same time, the Israeli government says it's continuing negotiations to reach a cease-fire with Hamas in exchange for the release of hostages. William Brangham discusses the latest with Nick Schifrin and Aaron David Miller.
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