Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday after a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that there was no choice but to attack Rafah and that Israel was prepared to do so even without US support.
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Mr. Blinken for the U.S. support so far and, while sharing his concerns for civilians in Gaza, said: “There is no way to defeat Hamas without going into Rafah and wiping out the remaining battalion there.” No,” he said. And I told him that I hoped to do it with the support of the United States, but that I would do it alone if necessary. ”
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Prime Minister Netanyahu and Prime Minister Blinken met at Kirya, the Israeli military headquarters in Tel Aviv.
Mr. Blinken is on a week-long tour of several Middle Eastern countries with the aim of securing hostages and establishing a temporary ceasefire.
The United States and Israel have been at odds in public for weeks over Rafah, Hamas’ last stronghold in the Gaza Strip. It also borders Egypt, making it a strategically important point for aid and smuggling.
President Joe Biden spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and said he believed the United States could defeat Hamas without an Israeli military operation in Rafah, but the White House did not explain how that was possible. Ta.
Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly opposed it.blinken Said On Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, Rafah said Israel’s attack on Hamas was “a mistake” and “unnecessary.”
Israel relies heavily on the United States for supplies of arms and ammunition.
It is not exactly clear how Israel will continue the long-running conflict without U.S. support, especially if the Iranian-backed Hezbollah continues to attack Israel from Lebanon. However, a shorter-term offensive to win the war in Gaza may be feasible.
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