US Pauses Weapons Delivery to Israel Over Rafah Assault
US Pauses Weapons Delivery to Israel Over Rafah Assault
The Facts
US officials on Tuesday revealed the Biden administration had halted the shipment of weapons to Israel reportedly over the latter's plan to attack south Gaza's Rafah city.
US officials Tuesday revealed the Biden administration had halted the shipment of weapons to Israel reportedly over the latter's plan to attack south Gaza's Rafah city.
The Spin
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