In a significant development, President Joe Biden has made the decision to withhold offensive weapons from Israel for an impending assault on Rafah in Gaza. This move highlights the growing rift between the Biden administration and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Although the U.S. will continue to provide defensive arms such as Iron Dome rocket interceptors to Israel, the pause on heavy bomb shipments is a clear signal of U.S. concerns over Israel’s actions in Gaza. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of providing precise weapons for operations in densely populated areas like Rafah.
Israel’s decision to evacuate 100,000 Palestinians from Rafah and carry out targeted strikes in the city have raised alarms in the international community. Members of Congress have criticized the pause in military aid to Israel, urging Biden to swiftly end the blockage.
This move by President Biden has sparked backlash from critics on both sides of the political spectrum, accusing him of wavering in his support for Israel. The U.S.-Israel relationship has a history of tensions, with past administrations using the threat of withholding aid as a tool to influence Israeli policies.
As the Biden administration reviews future transfers of military assistance to Israel, the world will be closely watching how this decision will impact the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Stay tuned to Guam News Factor for more updates on this developing story.
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