White House: Deadly Strike in Rafah Won’t Change U.S. Policy on Israel

The recent airstrike that killed dozens of Palestinian civilians in Rafah over the weekend has sparked controversy and raised questions about Israel’s actions in the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The White House has stated that they have no immediate plans to change their policy towards Israel, despite the tragic incident.

The attack targeted Palestinians who were seeking shelter in tents, believing they were in a safe zone. However, the strike resulted in a deadly fire that claimed the lives of at least 45 people and injured nearly 250 others, including children. Israel defended the attack, stating that the target was a Hamas compound and that they had used precise munitions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as a “tragic mishap,” while the White House expressed its devastation over the killings. President Joe Biden had previously warned Netanyahu against launching a full offensive in Rafah, setting a “red line” that should not be crossed. The U.S. government had urged Israel to protect civilians and work towards a ceasefire, but progress on those fronts has been limited.

Despite the tragic events in Rafah, the White House believes that Israel has not exceeded the boundaries set by President Biden’s warning. Officials emphasized that any operation in Rafah should be on a smaller scale and should not involve large ground units entering densely populated areas.

Further violence erupted outside of Rafah on Tuesday, with a second round of shelling and airstrikes resulting in the deaths of at least 37 people. The situation remains tense and uncertain, with no immediate resolution in sight.

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