Chantal Da Silva is a breaking news editor for NBC News Digital based in London.
Israel reacted with a mix of concern and fury Thursday to President Joe Biden's warning that he would cut off weapons to the U.S. ally's military if it moves forward with a full-scale assault on Rafah, the city in southern Gaza where more than 1 million Palestinians are sheltering.
Kobi Michael, a senior researcher at the Tel Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies, said he had 'difficulty in understanding' Biden's approach. 'He is committed to the security of Israel by supplying Iron Dome and Arrow interceptors ... but not sophisticated 2,000 pound bombs that will enable to IDF to attack Hamas,' he told NBC News.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel- Hamas war: US pause bomb shipment to Israel to signal concerns over Rafah invasionThe U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S. That's according to a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter.
Read more »
Biden says no offensive US weapons to Israel for attack on RafahThe Biden administration is sending a message to Israel by withholding some weapons and shipments because of the country’s planned invasion of Rafah.
Read more »
Biden says US won't supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to allyThe Biden administration is sending a message to Israel by withholding some weapons and shipments because of the country’s planned invasion of Rafah.
Read more »
Biden’s red line on Rafah has pro-Israel Republicans seeing redDaily on Defense: Biden’s red line, Austin meets German defense minister, the Space Force revolt, and claims of a tragic mistake in death of airman
Read more »
US won't supply Israel with weapons to attack Rafah, Biden warnsThe U.S. has historically provided enormous amounts of military aid to Israel.
Read more »
President Biden says US will not supply weapons for Israel to attack RafahThe president's announcement that he was prepared to condition American weaponry on Israel's actions amounts to a turning point in the seven-month conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Read more »