Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi have authorized a significant expansion of the military operation in Rafah, according to a media report. They have approved the “next and significant phase” of the operation in the southern Gaza city, the pro-government Israeli TV station Channel 14 reported on Sunday. An Israeli army spokesman said the report was being examined. Senior military officers were to present the details of the plan to US President Joe Biden’s security adviser, Jake Sullivan, who is in Israel on Sunday for talks with Prime Minister Benjam…