"Biden Urges Netanyahu to Ensure Civilian Safety in Rafah Amid Israel-Gaza Tensions"

US President Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to ensure the safety of civilians in Rafah before proceeding with any military operation, as international concern grows over Israel's planned offensive. Netanyahu insists on the offensive, citing the need to defeat Hamas and ensure Israel's security, while also claiming to have made progress in negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. However, warnings about the potential humanitarian crisis in Rafah persist, with aid groups expressing fears about the lack of safe areas for civilians to flee to, and reports of casualties and escalating violence in the region.