Overview

• President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Haifa, an Israeli city, instead of Rafah in Gaza during a televised interview.
• The gaffe occurred while Biden was discussing strategies to address pro-Palestinian voter concerns amid Israel's conflict with Hamas.
• Israeli plans to target Rafah, known as a Hamas stronghold, continue as tensions in the region escalate.
• Social media and political figures have mocked the mistake, with some questioning the president's cognitive abilities.
• The White House maintains that Biden is fit for office, despite frequent gaffes and public scrutiny over his age.