"Israel Advances in Rafah Despite International Pressure and US Objections"

Despite months of objections from the Biden Administration, Israel successfully evacuated 950,000 civilians from Rafah, Gaza. The White House initially claimed Israel had no credible plan for such an operation, leading to an arms embargo. However, as the evacuation succeeded, the US shifted its narrative, suggesting Israel had updated its plans to address American concerns. The operation's success is seen as crucial for Israel's post-conflict strategy to weaken Hamas by securing the Egyptian border and uncovering smuggling tunnels.