The Biden administration is yet to receive operational plans from the Israeli government outlining the specifics of a potential major military operation into Rafah. This includes details on how Israel intends to safeguard the more than 1 million civilians residing in that area. This information comes from US officials following a virtual meeting between senior American and Israeli officials on Monday.
Senior US officials have been vocal in their warnings, emphasizing that Israel should not escalate its military activities into southern Gaza without a concrete plan in place to protect the numerous civilians currently seeking refuge in Rafah.
