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US Stopped Weapons Delivery to Israel Due to Rafah
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US Stopped Weapons Delivery to Israel Due to Rafah

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that the United States (US) has decided to delay sending powerful weapons to Israel. This decision was made due to concerns about potential harm to civilians in the Gaza city of Rafah. President Joe Biden made this choice because he worries that an Israeli attack in Rafah could endanger innocent people. Austin said the U.S. is also reconsidering other military aid to Israel. Austin's remarks mark a possible change in how the U.S. arms Israel. Israel relies on the U.S. for most of its weapons. After an attack by Hamas on October 7, President Biden promised strong support for Israel. He then sent billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel. Austin emphasized that the U.S. remains fully committed to Israel's defense. However, he stressed th...
Benjamin Netanyahu Vows Ground Offensive in Rafah
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Benjamin Netanyahu Vows Ground Offensive in Rafah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing a ground invasion of Rafah, citing security concerns. The international community is urging restraint, fearing further escalation of the conflict. Israel is getting ready for a big military action in Rafah, a place in the south of Gaza, where a lot of people who had to leave their homes because of fighting and Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli government, led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Israeli military will proceed with a ground invasion of Rafah, despite drastic warnings from allies and international aid organizations. But they also say that without the Rafah operation, they could not 'win'. This is because there are concerns that a lot of innocent people can brutally die in such a crowded place. Isra...