Lack of operational plans to take over Gaza Strip meant the ground invasion was delayed, while civilians moved into the strategic border area and international opposition grew. After decades of efforts to keep the Hamas
Some of Israel’s key allies have voiced concerns over its plan for a “massive operation” in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than 1 million people have fled in search of refuge as
Some of Biden’s aides are urging him to publicly criticize the Israeli prime minister as casualties mount. President Biden and his top aides are closer to a breach with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu than
A senior Biden administration official tells NBC News that “there is a growing divide between the US and Israel,” especially over a potential operation in Rafah. The White House and State Department said last week
US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone at length today to discuss the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza and efforts to release the remaining hostages held by terrorists
What is happening in Gaza’s Rafah as Israel threatens to attack? Over a million Palestinians are trapped at Gaza’s southernmost point, with the Israeli army preparing a ground attack. Rafah, a looming Israeli ground “operation”,
Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot says the situation in the southern Gaza city is “very worrying” amid a looming Israeli military operation on the area. “Many civilians in Gaza have fled south,” she posted on
The UN, the EU, the United Kingdom, Germany Ireland, the US, and Jordan have all spoken out against such an operation. An Israeli victory in Gaza is contingent on a military operation in Rafah to
Saudi Arabia has warned Israel that a planned invasion of the city of Rafah may cause an imminent humanitarian disaster. The oil-rich nation’s foreign ministry released a statement on Saturday calling for an immediate ceasefire
Saudis also raise alarm; ground op pledged by Netanyahu in refugee-packed border city draws rebukes even from allies. Egypt and Saudi Arabia have added their voices to a rising tide of criticism of a planned
