Tel Aviv is teetering on the brink: The White House assesses the Israeli strike on civilians in Rafah

The White House evaluates Israel's actions/Collage 24 Channel

The Israeli army attacked the Palestinian tent city in Rafah, resulting in casualties. Washington is assessing whether Tel Aviv has already crossed all red lines.

Reputable publications, citing anonymous American officials, note that the White House is being picky evaluates Israel's actions. According to analysts, the final verdict is important in the context of arms supplies.

Israel through the lens of Washington

In early May 2024, US President Joe Biden threatened to withhold certain American offensive arsenals if Israel entered populated areas in Rafah.

Israel struck a tent city in Rafah on May 26. As a result, 35 Palestinian civilians were killed, but Tel Aviv said that the target was a Hamas base where terrorists allegedly operated.

The IDF, the Israel Defense Forces, noted that during The time of the strike killed a terrorist representative named Yassin Rabia, as well as his deputy. The individuals concerned were responsible for Hamas's military activities in the West Bank.

The strike targeted legitimate targets in accordance with international law using precision-guided munitions and based on accurate intelligence data that indicated Hamas was using the area, the IDF noted.

The airstrike was the deadliest incident in Rafah since Israel began an attack on the city in early May. There were reports that women and children were among the dead. At the same time, the International Court of Justice had previously ordered Tel Aviv to immediately stop the military operation.

• It should be said that Rafah borders on Egypt. A possible clash between Israel and this country was one of the main issues that worried the Biden administration about a possible operation in this locality.
• At the same time, it is important that on May 26 the militants The terrorist group fired at least eight rockets at Israel from the southern Gaza Strip. Air defense systems managed to eliminate the targets.