US Warns Israel Against Rafah Operation, Citing Security and International Isolation Risks
In a series of virtual discussions, US officials express concerns over Israel's planned military offensive in Rafah, emphasizing the potential harm to both Israeli security and its international standing.
- US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, held virtual talks with Israeli counterparts to discuss the planned Rafah operation, urging Israel to consider alternative strategies.
- The Biden administration warns that a full-scale invasion of Rafah could further damage Israel's global reputation and undermine its long-term security interests.
- Israel insists on conducting a major military operation in Rafah to defeat Hamas, despite US suggestions for targeted strikes as a less harmful approach.
- Hostage negotiations in Cairo show 'potential for real progress,' with Qatar and Egypt facilitating talks between Israel and Hamas for the release of 134 hostages.
- Tens of thousands of Israelis protest in Jerusalem, demanding a cease-fire and early elections, as divisions over Prime Minister Netanyahu's leadership deepen amid the ongoing conflict.
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