Israel-Hamas war, ceasefire talks ongoing, Rafah offensive looms

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, left, and Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. Getty ImagesOne of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest confidants, Ron Dermer, and Israel’s national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi will be heading to Washington, DC, to meet with US officials, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office obtained by CNN.The statement did not say which US officials the Israeli delegation will meet with or when the visit will happen. The White House said it expects the visit to happen early next week. Dermer is currently a…