Hamas’ leadership has indicated that ending the war permanently is their own red line. Mr Netanyahu faced fresh criticism for his offensive in Rafah on Tuesday as aid groups and allies warned the supply of humanitarian assistance to Gaza was in peril. The Israeli prime minister said the offensive was a “very important step” toward destroying Hamas’s remaining military capabilities and would destroy smuggling tunnels over the border into Egypt. Smoke rise over the southern part of the Gaza Strip after an Israeli bombardment. Getty In an overnight operation, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) tanks entered the Gaza Strip to seize...