Israel has promised to listen to the concerns of the United States before going through with its plan to invade the Gaza border city of Rafah.

The IDF claims it plans on evacuating Palestinian civilians from the area before attacking Hamas strongholds.

The White House is refusing to support an operation in Rafah unless there is a credible humanitarian plan.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is expected to visit the region, where he will continue to push for a temporary ceasefire.

“We want it to last for about six weeks,” White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby said.

“It would allow for all those hostages to get out and, of course, to allow for easier aid access to places in Gaza, particularly up in the north.”