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White House says US and Israeli officials will discuss alternatives to Rafah offensive

today19 March, 2024

Background

US President Joseph Biden says American and Israeli officials will meet to discuss alternatives to the military offensive that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening to launch against Palestinians in Rafah. The move comes as President Biden is under growing pressure to withdraw his support for the Israeli leader over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen