The Biden administration is yet to receive operational plans from the Israeli government outlining the specifics of a potential major military operation into Rafah. This includes details on how Israel intends to safeguard the more than 1 million civilians residing in that area. This information comes from US officials following a virtual meeting between senior American and Israeli officials on Monday.
Senior US officials have been vocal in their warnings, emphasizing that Israel should not escalate its military activities into southern Gaza without a concrete plan in place to protect the numerous civilians currently seeking refuge in Rafah.
The absence of a comprehensive blueprint being presented to the US regarding the operational aspects of such an incursion indicates that any Israeli advancement into Rafah at this juncture would likely cross the 'red line' that President Joe Biden recently cautioned about.
It was previously reported that during Monday's meeting, discussions revolved around the situation in Rafah. US officials reportedly proposed alternative strategies to their Israeli counterparts as substitutes for a significant ground operation in southern Gaza.
