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CIA Director persuades Netanyahu in Israel, ‘[E-Daily, Reporter Jonghwa Park] The United States has intensified pressure to prevent Israel’s bombing of Gazan district Rafa. US President Joe Biden pledged to halt weapons support for Israel if it attacks Rafa.’,
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, ‘President Biden said in an interview with CNN on the 8th (local time), “If Israel enters Rafa, I will clearly not supply weapons.” He also added, “I clearly told Bibi (Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister) and the Israeli Cabinet that if Israeli forces advance into densely populated areas of Rafa, they will not receive our support.”‘,
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, ‘President Biden also pointed out, “The bombs that the US supplied to Israel and has currently stopped have been used to kill civilians.” However, President Biden stated that defense weapons such as the high-altitude missile defense system ‘Iron Dome’ will continue to be supported for Israel.’,
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, ‘Recently, as Israel began ground operations in Rafa, the US has intensified pressure on Israel to prevent this. With over 14 million Palestinians densely populated in Rafa, a humanitarian disaster would be inevitable if a ground war breaks out there. Currently, although Israel has seized control of the Rafa border crossing with armored units, they have not yet entered the city.’,
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, ‘It is known that the US has already halted procedures for supplying Israel with high-explosive bombs and precision-guided weapons. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attended the Senate that day and stated, “We have clearly stated from the beginning that Israel must not launch a major attack in Rafa without taking responsibility for and protecting civilians on the battlefield,” and “We temporarily halted the shipment of a round of high-explosive ammunition.” CNN reported that Israel expressed strong discontent with the US move to suspend arms support. It is also reported that the US is sending CIA Director William Burns to Israel to persuade Prime Minister Netanyahu.’,
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, ‘Nevertheless, Israel has not yet backed down from its intention to attack Rafa. This is because they believe a ground attack on Rafa is inevitable to uproot Hamas. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that if the hostage negotiations currently underway in Egypt do not yield results, they will intensify attacks on Rafa. Some speculate that Netanyahu is pushing for a forceful attack on Rafa to evade responsibility for the war.’,
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