Day: February 10, 2024

White House downplays Biden, national security aide’s blunt comments on Israel  Stars and Stripes

Netanyahu said to believe Israel has 1 month to finish Rafah operation amid global ire  The Times of Israel

Netanyahu Downplays Moody’s Lowering Israel Credit Rating, Outlook – I24NEWS  i24NEWS

31 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah after Netanyahu says invasion there is inevitable  ABC News

28 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Rafah after Netanyahu says invasion there is inevitable  The Hill

ICYMI, Netanyahu has no interest in pausing war.

Joe Biden’s tone on Israel has been hardening in recent days, but when he called the country’s response in the Gaza Strip “over the top” this week, the US president crossed into new territory.

The comments made Thursday were the strongest by the US leader since Israel launched its barrage on Gaza following Hamas’ October 7 attacks — leaving the White House quietly scrambling to temper their effect.

The episode reflects the growing divide between the Democratic president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government which includes far-right ministers.

ALBAWABA – Hazem, the son of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, was reportedly targeted by Israeli forces, according to Palestinian reports on Saturday…

The Senate is pushing past far-right objections to aiding Ukraine. But next steps are uncertain  WRIC ABC 8News