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U.S. Restricts Offensive Weapon Supply to Israel Amid Gaza Conflict Escalation

President Biden halts shipments of heavy munitions to Israel, signaling a significant shift in U.S. policy as tensions with Netanyahu's administration intensify.

  • Biden's decision comes in response to potential Israeli invasion of Rafah, aiming to protect civilian lives amidst ongoing military operations.
  • The halt includes specific types of bombs used in dense urban warfare, reflecting concerns over the high civilian casualty rates in Gaza.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces increasing domestic and international pressure as U.S. lawmakers call for more stringent conditions on military aid.
  • Hamas remains steadfast, rejecting further compromises in ceasefire negotiations, even as humanitarian crises deepen in Gaza.
  • The U.S. and Israel grapple with a strained alliance, historically strong but tested by differing approaches to the conflict and humanitarian issues.
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