"White House Contemplates Response as Israel Considers Rafah Invasion Amid Truce Talks"

The White House is considering how to respond if Israel defies President Biden's warnings against launching a military invasion of Rafah without a plan to protect Palestinian civilians. Congressional Democrats are frustrated with Israel's potential actions and are pushing for a harder line on conditioning U.S. military sales to Israel. The U.S. has set a deadline for Israel to provide assurance on the use of American weapons, and tensions between the two governments have led to calls for new elections in Israel. The situation could complicate passing a package combining aid for Ukraine and Israel, with progressives opposing funding unless conditions for Israel are met.