President Biden has issued an ultimatum to withhold offensive weapons from Israel if they launch an invasion of Rafah. In response, rocket attacks from Rafah targeted Israel on Friday and Saturday, with Hamas launching rockets at Beersheva and Hezbollah firing rockets at Kiryat Shmona. Tragically, four Israeli soldiers lost their lives within the Gaza Strip on Friday.
Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF combat commander, expressed concerns that tension between the U.S. and Israel could embolden Israel's enemies and lead to increased violence. Former Ambassador David Friedman criticized Biden's policy, stating that it has emboldened Hamas.
