Netanyahu throws down gauntlet: IDF to cross 'Red Line' in Rafah despite the U.S warnings

During a visit with Israeli soldiers near Jerusalem, Prime Minister Netanyahu assured the continuation of military operations in Rafah despite international pressure to hold off on any military action. Israel views Rafah as the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza after systematically dismantling Hamas battalions throughout the strip, disregarding warnings of a humanitarian crisis and civilian casualties. Netanyahu is adamant about the IDF's need to push into Rafah for weeks, with over 2.3 million Gaza residents seeking refuge there amid ongoing conflict. The U.S. has expressed intense reservation regarding the IDF incursion, warning of a potential massacre near the Gaza-Egypt border. Reports suggest President Biden is considering placing conditions on future aid to Israel if offensive actions proceed without America's approval.