"Biden and Netanyahu at Odds Over Rafah 'Red Line' and Potential Israeli Operation"

President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are at odds over a potential Israeli ground incursion into Gaza's southern city of Rafah, with Biden initially calling it a "red line" before backtracking. The Biden administration is now open to supporting the incursion if Israel presents a plan to prevent civilian suffering first, marking a significant shift in U.S. approach to Israeli military operations. The rift between the leaders has grown, with scarce private conversations and public signaling of opposing positions. The situation exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and poses challenges to the long-term ambition of establishing a Palestinian state.
- Biden, Netanyahu clash over Rafah 'red line,' planned Israeli operation ABC News
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- Israel's existence depends on Rafah invasion, Netanyahu tells AIPAC The Jerusalem Post
- Biden mulling conditions on Israel military aid if Rafah assault goes ahead — report The Times of Israel
- Biden's Red Line: Why U.S. Could Be Days Away From Suspending Arms Sales to Israel - U.S. News Haaretz
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