"Brett McGurk Addresses Rafah Operation and Gaza Hostages in Israel-Egypt Talks"

US Middle East envoy Brett McGurk is set to visit Egypt and Israel to facilitate negotiations for a hostage deal and ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians in any potential IDF military operation in Gaza's Rafah. The US is pushing for a pause in the Gaza war and increased humanitarian aid, while also emphasizing the need for Israel to protect civilians during its efforts to destroy Hamas. Hamas is currently in Cairo for hostage talks, and the US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, citing the importance of not allowing Hamas to escape accountability for its actions.