"Israel's Deadline Looms: Gaza Ground Offensive in Rafah Imminent"

Israel has set a March deadline for a ground offensive in Rafah, Gaza, if Hamas does not release all hostages held in the area. The threat comes amid escalating violence, with casualties and destruction reported in recent Israeli air strikes. Global opposition is growing to such an attack, with concerns about the impact on the 1.5 million Palestinians sheltering in Rafah. Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas have been taking place in Cairo, but progress has been described as "not very promising".