Israel begins evacuation of civilian population from parts of Rafah in south Gaza

Three soldiers killed, nine wounded in Hamas mortar attack on Gaza border crossing ■ Hamas reiterates starting point for hostage deal is ending the war ■ Netanyahu: Israel will not cave to Hamas demand to end war ■ Israeli defense minister in Gaza: Rafah offensive is imminent ■ CIA chief travels to Mideast as officials say Gaza cease-fire talks on verge of 'collapse' ■ IDF says 40 rockets fired at northern Israel from Lebanon, two wounded