Israel’s Fury: Biden Halts Weapon Shipments to Rafah – Stay Updated!

Israeli leaders responded defiantly⁢ to President Biden’s warning about withholding weapons if Israel attacked crowded areas ‍in southern Gaza. ‌The rift between the allies over Israel’s actions in Gaza deepened, posing a dilemma for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite international calls for a cease-fire, Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition ⁢partners ⁣demand a major invasion of Rafah.⁤ Netanyahu’s ‍response to Biden’s comments ⁢was a video emphasizing Israel’s commitment ​to self-defense.​ The impact of Biden’s threat‍ on Israel’s strategy remains ‌uncertain, ‍especially ⁢regarding the availability of weapons from the US. Israeli officials maintain that the war effort will continue unaffected. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ​emphasized Israel’s resilience, while ‍Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vowed to achieve victory despite US pressure. American-made weapons ⁢have been crucial in Israel’s conflict with ‍Hamas, but Biden faces⁤ pressure to restrain Israel’s military due to⁣ civilian casualties. Israeli forces entered Rafah’s eastern part, heightening concerns. The situation underscores the complex dynamics of the Israel-Gaza conflict.