US President Joe Biden and his administration appear to be "considering ways" to prevent the IDF from using American weapons if its ground operation expands to Rafah in Gaza's southernmost region, according to an opinion piece from The Washington Post's senior columnist David Ignatius.
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According to Martin Indyk, who has served as the US ambassador to Israel twice, "The Biden administration is extremely frustrated with how the humanitarian situation in Gaza has been handled, reaching a breaking point. Should Israel proceed with an operation in Rafah without ensuring the safety of the displaced civilians, it could lead to an unparalleled strain in the relationship between the US and Israel, potentially affecting military aid."
Video: Israeli military steps up strikes on Hamas in Gaza's Khan Younis / Credit: IDF
Biden and his top advisers have yet to decide on whether to apply conditions to US military support. However, the mere consideration of such a significant measure indicates the administration's deepening worry over the Gaza crisis and its clear disagreement with Israeli officials regarding an attack on Rafah. The IDF considers the operation vital to dismantle the Hamas terror organization, which murdered 1,200 Israelis on Oct. 7, including women and children, and secure the release of the 136 hostages that have been held by the terror organization for over 150 days.
Simultaneously, Britain has also initiated a review of its defense exports to Israel, dispatching a team to assess military actions in Gaza. This was alongside contemplating a comparable approach to the Rafah operation, as reported by Israel Hayom and The Guardian.
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