Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 2:41 am
Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68269957
US President Joe Biden told Israel's prime minister a military operation in Rafah should not happen without measures to ensure the safety of civilians, the White House has said.
In a call with Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr Biden said Israel needed a "credible and executable plan" to protect the more than a million people in the city.
Israel is facing growing international warnings over its planned offensive.
Mr Netanyahu has insisted it will go ahead and a plan is being prepared.
The call between the two leaders comes days after Mr Biden suggested Israel's military operations in Gaza were "over the top".
Read more here:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68269957
US President Joe Biden told Israel's prime minister a military operation in Rafah should not happen without measures to ensure the safety of civilians, the White House has said.
In a call with Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr Biden said Israel needed a "credible and executable plan" to protect the more than a million people in the city.
Israel is facing growing international warnings over its planned offensive.
Mr Netanyahu has insisted it will go ahead and a plan is being prepared.
The call between the two leaders comes days after Mr Biden suggested Israel's military operations in Gaza were "over the top".