Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has staunchly defended his choice to proceed with an invasion of Rafah, a city on the southern border of the Gaza Strip, despite a warning from US President Joe Biden. POLITICO reported that Netanyahu emphasized he would not back down, citing the October 7 Hamas raid as a crucial factor influencing his determination.
In an exclusive interview with POLITICO, Netanyahu addressed concerns raised by President Biden, who criticized him for “hurting more than helping” Israel by not limiting casualties. Despite Biden’s warning that an offensive in Rafah would be a ‘red line,’ Netanyahu insisted, “We’ll go there. We’re not going to leave. You know, I have a red line. You know what the red line is, that October 7 doesn’t happen again. Never happens again.”
International Dynamics and Opposition from Biden
Netanyahu, without naming specific Arab countries, claimed to have implied backing from numerous leaders to proceed with the offensive against Hamas. However, President Biden expressed growing frustration, stating, “I could not accept 30,000 more Palestinians dead.” The tension between Israel and Hamas escalated amid disagreements between the two leaders.
Reports of Hamas Leader Possibly Killed
Amid the conflict, there are reports that Hamas’s number three man in Gaza, Marwan Issa, 59, may have been killed in an Israeli airstrike during the weekend. Hamas is investigating these reports, and while the group has neither confirmed nor denied Issa’s possible death, it adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing situation.
Humanitarian Impact on Gaza
As the conflict intensifies, the humanitarian impact is evident, with a significant number of pregnant women in Gaza facing potential risks. The destruction of houses and infrastructure adds to the plight of civilians caught in the crossfire.
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