Rafah

WH: Israel's operation in Rafah thus far not deemed major ground offensive

The White House clarifies its stance on Israel's Rafah operation, supporting targeting Hamas but urging precision to avoid humanitarian suffering.

Biden's arms embargo betrayal is a diplomatic October 7 that will lose Jewish votes

There are more pro-Israel Jewish voters who would have voted for Biden than pro-Hamas voters who would have voted for Biden.

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Jordan's King Abdullah II in the Oval Office at the White H

Abdullah's Washington visit focuses on Gaza's humanitarian situation

Jordan, which holds a peace treaty with Israel and shares Israel’s longest border, may be in a unique position to influence US policy on Israel.

By DAOUD KUTTAB/THE MEDIA LINE
10/05/2024

Closing in on Rafah: IDF troops kill terrorists, find tunnel shafts

In the area of the Rafah crossing, on the Palestinian side, troops of the 401st Brigade killed terrorists in close-quarter combat and via aircraft strikes. 

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a visit to Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant, W

Biden's 'Grand Bargain' illusion starts at Rafah

Israelis know that withholding munitions to prevent the IDF from entering Rafah and recognizing a virtual Palestinian state will not end 76 years of Palestinian rejectionism.

By GERALD M. STEINBERG
09/05/2024

UK system of arms exports to Israel not the same as US, Cameron says

Cameron was responding to a question on whether Britain would follow the US after it warned that it would withhold weapons from Israel in case of a major invasion of Rafah.

By REUTERS
09/05/2024

Jewish orgs. express fury over Biden's weapon warning to Israel

CEO of the American Jewish Committee, Ted Deutsch, wrote on X, “President Biden should not take steps that could impair Israel’s ability to prevent Hamas from attacking it again and again."

'Hamas loves Biden,' Ben-Gvir declares

Shortly after, Israeli figures took to X, responding to the minister's comments.

Brig. Gen. (res.) Avivi: 'US demand to halt Rafah op. is a call for surrender'

IDSF chairman says his organization warned two years ago of the need to take over Gaza and that it would have been “wiser to launch the attack on Khan Yunis and Rafah first."

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
09/05/2024

Biden warns: I won't send Israel arms for Rafah operation

Biden told CNN that civilians have been killed in Gaza as a consequence of US bombs and other ways Israel goes after population centers. 

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