Biden Threatens to Withhold Weapons from Israel over Rafah Concerns

US President Expresses Reservations, Delays Shipment

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Racine, Wisconsin (CNN) - President Joe Biden has stated that he will consider withholding some weapons shipments to Israel if the country proceeds with a large-scale ground invasion of Rafah.

Biden's comments come amid concerns that Israel's ongoing military operations in the area may escalate into a full-scale invasion. While the US president has not explicitly labeled Israel's actions as an invasion, he has stressed that the situation requires careful consideration.

According to sources, the Biden administration has paused an arms shipment to Israel in an effort to prevent American-made weapons from being used in any potential invasion. The president has also reportedly held urgent discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing his concerns about the situation.