US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a clear warning to the Israeli government regarding the potential risks of a military incursion into Rafah. Despite the US commitment to defeating Hamas, Blinken emphasized that a major ground operation in Rafah is not the solution, citing concerns about further isolating Israel, endangering civilian lives, and disrupting humanitarian aid.
Following his meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the war cabinet, Blinken expressed frustrations over the lack of response from the Netanyahu government. Despite US pressure, Netanyahu reiterated his intention to launch a military offensive in Rafah, with or without US support.
