In a surprising move, the Biden administration has authorized another nearly $150 million in weapons support for Israel, marking the second time this month that Congress has been bypassed in approving an emergency weapons sale. This decision comes amidst growing calls from several countries for Israel and Hamas to reach a peaceful resolution. Reporting from London, we delve into the latest developments.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has intensified its military operations in southern Gaza, targeting the exact kibbutz that served as a base for Hamas militants before their incursion into Israel during the October 7 terror attack. The IDF, under the operations named Oz and Near, has successfully eliminated significant terrorists, tunnels, and rocket launch positions. Images emerging from the conflict zone depict tens of thousands of Palestinian refugees seeking shelter in the overwhelmed town of Rafah, located in the southernmost part of Gaza. It is estimated that the unprecedented air and ground strikes by Israel have displaced approximately 85% of Gaza's 2.3 million population.
