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Biden to Halt U.S. Weapons to Israel Over Rafah, Announces in CNN Interview

May 8, 2024, 11:10 PM

In a CNN interview with Erin Burnett, President Joe Biden announced that the United States will halt the supply of offensive weapons to Israel, including artillery shells and bombs for fighter jets, if it proceeds with a ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip. This decision, highlighting a significant shift in U.S. policy, comes in response to concerns over the potential loss of civilian life, emphasizing that the U.S. will not support actions that lead to civilian casualties.