US president Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in Gaza after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu gave the green light for a military operation in Rafah.
Mr Biden said "we both know there's a lot more that has to be done" in relation to the Middle East conflict, as he met Irish premier Leo Varadkar at the White House on Friday.In brief comments ahead of the bilateral in the White House, the Taoiseach said he was "keen to talk" about the situation in Gaza.
Read more: Israel must open ports to allow urgent aid to travel to Gaza, Lord Cameron urges, as UN says 250,000 are starvingRead more: Gaza aid ship to leave Cyprus today after delays as US hopes to build new aid route for trapped Palestinians It comes as Israel has approved plans for an attack on Rafah in southern Gaza, where displaced Palestinians have gathered to avoid fighting in the north.The plans could see people being evacuated from Rafah itself, but the move has been largely criticised.
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