Tensions flare as Israel and U.S. clash over Gaza strategy

A virtual meeting between top U.S. and Israeli officials discussing Israel's plans for a ground invasion of Rafah in Gaza grew contentious as Israeli official Ron Dermer began yelling and waving his arms while defending the proposal to evacuate Palestinian civilians. The Israeli plan to move 1.4 million civilians lacked specifics on sanitation, food, and water, leading to pushback from U.S. officials. The meeting, convened after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called off an in-person meeting with President Joe Biden, aimed to address concerns over a major ground operation in Rafah and present viable alternatives.