The White House recently defended its decision to halt a weapons shipment to Israel and reiterated President Biden's stance on the matter. The President believes that Israel has the right to defend itself, but he does not support a major ground operation in Rafah.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that President Biden does not want to provide material support for certain types of operations. Specifically, a shipment of high payload, unguided munition was held due to concerns about their use in dense urban environments.
President Biden is committed to providing Israel with the necessary capabilities to defend itself. However, he is cautious about the use of certain categories of American weapons in specific operations and locations. The President has directed his team to work with Israel to refine their strategy to defeat Hamas effectively.
In Biden's view, launching a major operation in Rafah would not contribute to the objective of defeating Hamas. The President aims for a more strategic approach to ensure an enduring defeat of the militant group.
