The Biden Administration is refusing to arm Israel with specific weaponry, including heavy bombs, over their invasion of Rafah. The southern Gaza city on the border of Egypt has long been considered off-limits by the United States Government. Israel has previously threatened to conduct raids in this region with the IDF. The United States and other world powers have consistently pleaded that Israel did not attack this area. Unfortunately, the IDF is currently conducting operations in the region. This has prompted the Biden administration to hold back supplying weapons to Israel.
On the flip side, the US Government has lifted weapons sanctions on Qatar and Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon have had long-standing militaristic tension that could escalate at any time. The United States appears to pick winners and losers in the conflict due to refusing to comply with specific demands. Such “diplomacy” is often frowned upon, especially during conflict.
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Day Before Biden Admin Announced It Would Withhold Weapons From Israel, It Issued Sanctions Waiver To Allow Arms Sales to Qatar and Lebanon
IDF carries out operations in Rafah, Gaza Strip – The Jerusalem Post
Israel reacts to Biden weapons pause over Rafah – The Washington Post
Biden halts arms shipment to Israel over military offensive in Rafah – YouTube
Biden administration defends suspending weapons to Israel over Rafah assault concerns – YouTube
Biden says the U.S. won’t supply weapons to Israel for Rafah invasion – YouTube
