"Biden Urges Israel to Protect Civilians in Rafah Amid Growing Frustration"

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Source: The New York Times
"Biden Urges Israel to Protect Civilians in Rafah Amid Growing Frustration"
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TL;DR

President Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah II called on Israel to refrain from a major ground offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah without a credible plan to protect over a million displaced Palestinians sheltering there. King Abdullah emphasized the need for a lasting ceasefire and a political solution based on the two-state framework, while President Biden expressed support for a pause in the fighting to facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas and achieve a more enduring solution.

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