President Biden recently had a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, advising him against moving forward with plans to invade the Gaza city of Rafah. The president expressed concern for the safety of the more than 1.5 million Palestinians residing in Rafah, particularly emphasizing the need to avoid actions that could further endanger the population seeking refuge there.
Israel's Defense Forces had issued an evacuation order for Rafah, hinting at a potential ground operation in the area. The IDF considers Rafah to be the last significant stronghold of Hamas following months of conflict, with Israeli officials stressing the importance of clearing the city to combat the Islamic militant group.
