"Netanyahu's Cancellation of Rafah Meetings Deepens Rift with Biden Amid Gaza Ceasefire Vote"

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu canceled a planned delegation to Washington after the US abstained from a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, causing a rift with President Biden. The cancellation reflects a deepening dynamic between the two leaders, with Biden's patience wearing thin. The US had planned to offer alternative options for addressing the conflict in Gaza, but Netanyahu's decision to cancel the talks was viewed as an overreaction by American officials. Pressure is building for a ceasefire, with concerns about a potential humanitarian disaster in Gaza if Israel launches a ground invasion in Rafah. Biden's administration has warned Israel of potential consequences if the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, and is considering conditioning military assistance based on humanitarian efforts.