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Rafah Offensive

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international-relations1 year ago

Global Criticism Mounts as Israel Faces Isolation Over Gaza Conflict

The U.S. has remained silent following the International Court of Justice's order for Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah, contrasting its vocal stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Biden administration maintains that Israel's actions are limited and aimed at combating Hamas, despite growing international condemnation and humanitarian concerns. The ICJ ruling, though not immediately enforceable, has intensified global criticism and isolated the U.S. and Israel diplomatically. Efforts for a temporary truce to facilitate humanitarian aid and hostage release continue amid the escalating crisis.

international-relations-conflict1 year ago

"Netanyahu Urges US Support for Rafah Offensive as Victory in Gaza Nears"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a group of US members of Congress that victory in Gaza and getting Hamas' senior leadership in Rafah are just a few weeks away, emphasizing the country's "very existence" being on the line. Disagreements over the impending invasion of Rafah and the worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza have strained relations between Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden, leading to the cancellation of a planned government delegation to Washington. US officials have urged Israel to find an alternative option to a major assault on Rafah, which would endanger civilians and exacerbate suffering.

international-relations-conflict1 year ago

"Netanyahu Urges Offensive in Rafah as Gaza War Enters New Phase"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a group of US members of Congress that victory in Gaza and getting Hamas' senior leadership are just a few weeks away, emphasizing the country's "very existence" being on the line. Disagreements over the impending invasion of Rafah and the worsening humanitarian disaster in Gaza have strained relations between Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden, leading to the cancellation of a planned government delegation to Washington. The US has urged Israel to find an alternative option to a major assault on Rafah, which would endanger civilians and exacerbate the suffering there.

international-relations1 year ago

"US Pushes for Temporary Ceasefire Resolution at UN Security Council Amid Gaza Conflict"

The Biden administration is seeking a temporary cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict by proposing a U.N. Security Council resolution to halt Israel's offensive in Rafah, Gaza. The U.S. is facing criticism for this move, with concerns about the impact on hostage negotiations and the survival of Hamas. Israel has opposed Biden's attempts to prevent its seizure of Rafah, emphasizing the need to secure the release of hostages. The U.S. State Department supports a two-state solution and opposes actions that endanger it. Meanwhile, Israeli leaders are urging pressure on Qatar to help secure the release of hostages.