Rafah offensive plan: Israel promises to “take into account” American concerns. Israel's announcement of an upcoming offensive on this city, where it believes members of Hamas are hiding, has aroused much concern within the international community.
The United States, Israel's main ally, opposes any large-scale ground offensive in Rafah. President Joe Biden had asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to send a delegation to Washington for consultations on the Israeli plans. This included “understanding what their plans are for any type of operation”, said a Pentagon spokesperson.