How did Rafah become a breaking point for the US, and pit the IDF against Netanyahu? - analysis

Along with Biden’s threat to hold back offensive weapons from Israel if it goes into Rafah in a larger way, the US has hit Israel with a one-two punch.

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike as Israeli forces launch a ground and air operation in the eastern part of Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip May 7, 2024. (Illustrative).

(photo credit: REUTERS/Hatem Khaled)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

MAY 12, 2024 21:38

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Along with Biden’s threat to hold back offensive weapons from Israel if it goes into Rafah in a larger way, the US has hit Israel with a one-two punch.

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How did Rafah become a breaking point for the US, and pit the IDF against Netanyahu? - analysis

Along with Biden’s threat to hold back offensive weapons from Israel if it goes into Rafah in a larger way, the US has hit Israel with a one-two punch.

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