US Downplays Rafah Offensive in Gaza

The White House stated that Israel's operations in Rafah, Gaza, do not constitute a "major ground operation" that would cross US red lines and alter US policy. Despite recent Israeli strikes killing at least 45 Palestinians, including women and children, the US has not changed its stance on weapon supplies to Israel. President Biden has warned against entering Rafah's population centers, while calls grow for the US to pressure Israel to minimize humanitarian impacts. Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas, with significant civilian casualties reported.