News about US, Gaza, and Israel

A few points: 1. President Biden has always been a friend to Israel, but the arms-halt for Rafah is deeply misguided. Here’s why: A. Israel’s leverage on Hamas leaders is that we’re coming to kill them and nobody likes dying. If you prevent Israel from entering Rafah, you’ve…

Knowing the region, I can not see any circumstances under which the #UAE and perhaps others would agree to join an interim Gaza civilian administration at Israel's request. It could only happen upon the legitimate invitation of the Palestinian Authority, which would have to be… pic.twitter.com/oStqTbX8cY

Evacuation leaflets dropped in Jabaliya, northern Gaza Strip. The Israeli military said earlier today that it called on Palestinians to leave Jabaliya and its surrounding areas due to the Hamas efforts to regroup there. pic.twitter.com/j0VhVxNjlP

Blinken told Israeli minister of defense Yoav Gallant the U.S. opposes a major ground operation in Rafah. He underscored the urgent need to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza and urged Gallant to ensure assistance can move into Gaza