Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Biden Puts Arms Shipment to Israel on Hold Amid Dispute Over Rafah Attack

 Biden Puts Arms Shipment to Israel on Hold Amid Dispute Over Rafah Attack - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

The United States withheld 3,500 bombs last week out of concern that they might be used in a major assault against the southern Gaza city, officials said.

Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if it launches major invasion of Rafah | CNN Politics

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