U.S. Politics
“We have been clear in multiple conversations and in every way that any major military operation in Rafah would be a huge mistake,” says the U.S. vice president.
The Israeli defense minister is scheduled to meet with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“It is the most pro-Israel State and Foreign Operations bill that we have ever seen,” said Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.).
U.S blacklisted seven Israelis pursuant to a Feb. 1 Executive Order • Does reveal how it determined they are “undermining peace, security and stability” in Judea and Samaria.
“Don’t believe those who tell you that the IDF lacks manpower,” tweeted Religious Zionism lawmaker Simcha Rothman.
The Biden administration received the written guarantees ahead of Sunday’s deadline, according to a U.S. official.
“When Democrats do things like set red lines around an offensive operation into Rafah, they are supporting the conditions that will perpetuate this terror,” Sen. John Thune asked.
“When you make these issues partisan, you hurt the cause of Israel,” Sen. Chuck Schumer said of Netanyahu’s address to Senate Republicans. “I gave this speech out of a real love for Israel.”
“We always did what was necessary for our safety, and we will do so this time as well,” the premier said in an address to Israeli citizens.
The U.S. diplomat will discuss efforts to reach an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
The United States is trying to avoid a clash over the last Hamas stronghold • Most Israelis support a Rafah offensive.
The agency’s largest donor country paused its contributions in January after Israel revealed its terror ties, including to the Oct. 7 massacre.
