US Stopped Weapons Delivery to Israel Due to Rafah
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed that the United States (US) has decided to delay sending powerful weapons to Israel. This decision was made due to concerns about potential harm to civilians in the Gaza city of Rafah. President Joe Biden made this choice because he worries that an Israeli attack in Rafah could endanger innocent people. Austin said the U.S. is also reconsidering other military aid to Israel.
Austin's remarks mark a possible change in how the U.S. arms Israel. Israel relies on the U.S. for most of its weapons.
After an attack by Hamas on October 7, President Biden promised strong support for Israel. He then sent billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel.
Austin emphasized that the U.S. remains fully committed to Israel's defense. However, he stressed th...