Senior officials from the United States and Israel engaged in a virtual meeting on Monday to explore options other than a complete invasion of Rafah. The Biden administration aims to dissuade Israel from launching a significant military operation in the troubled Gazan city.
Following the meeting, a US official revealed that the White House did not anticipate a breakthrough but viewed the discussion as part of ongoing talks regarding a potential Israeli incursion into southern Gaza. Both countries characterized the meeting as 'constructive' in a joint statement and hinted at a possible in-person meeting next week.
