Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shown no signs of backing down on his decision to continue the military offensive in Rafah, despite growing tensions with the United States.
The Israeli military launched the offensive in Rafah in response to rocket attacks from Gaza, targeting Hamas militants who have been launching attacks against Israeli civilians. The offensive has been met with international condemnation, with the U.S. expressing concerns about the high number of civilian casualties and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Despite this pressure, Netanyahu has remained steadfast in his decision to continue the offensive, citing the need to protect Israeli citizens from further attacks. In a statement, he said, “Israel will continue to defend itself and its citizens from terrorist threats, no matter the cost.”
The Israeli government has also accused Hamas of using civilians as human shields and hiding weapons in civilian areas, making it difficult to avoid civilian casualties in the conflict. Netanyahu has stressed that Israel is taking every precaution to minimize civilian casualties, but that the responsibility for the violence lies with Hamas.
The U.S. has been a key ally of Israel for decades, providing military and financial aid to the country. However, tensions between the two countries have been growing in recent years over issues such as Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the Iran nuclear deal.
Despite these tensions, Netanyahu has shown no signs of backing down on his decision to continue the offensive in Rafah. He has reiterated that Israel has the right to defend itself from terrorist threats and will not be deterred by international pressure.
As the conflict in Rafah continues to escalate, it is unclear how the situation will unfold in the coming days. The international community will be closely watching to see how both Israel and the U.S. navigate this delicate situation and whether a ceasefire can be reached to prevent further bloodshed.