Washington: The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas is about to complete six months. Israel is now working on a strategy to attack Rafah city. Meanwhile, US defense officials have told their Israeli counterparts that any military operation in the southern city of Rafah should be done in a phased manner keeping in mind the safety of civilians. A senior official of the US Defense Headquarters Pentagon gave this information. The official said that Israel’s Defense Minister heard this but it is not clear what impact this meeting will have on Israel’s plans for Gaza and the increasing tension between the two countries.
America is warning Israel
American leaders are warning Israel against ground attacks in Rafah and are also emphasizing on conducting operations with alternative and precise targets. The senior defense official described the 90-minute meeting held at the Pentagon as meaningful. But, when he was asked whether Defense Minister Lloyd Austin had talked about providing future US military aid to Israel on the condition of improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza, he objected to it.
Support to Israel will continue
According to the official, Austin said the United States will continue to support Israel’s right to defend itself without resorting to armed conflict and in accordance with international humanitarian law. Joint Chiefs of Staff General CQ Brown was also present in the meeting. The special thing is that the meeting has taken place at a time when relations between America and Israel have become tense. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant said in a statement that they discussed “important cooperation between Israeli and US defense establishments to ensure Israel’s military advantage in the region.”
Israel should take appropriate action
The US defense official said Israeli forces should use the precise targeting that has been effective against Hamas leaders elsewhere in Gaza. The official declined to provide details about Gallant’s response. The official said, “There was a very good conversation between the two ministers. They know each other well. They trust each other. They are friends.” Gallant emphasized the ongoing threats to Israel. (AP)
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