White House Warns Against Israeli Action in Rafah, Claims It Won’t Curb Hamas

In a recent development, the White House spokesperson John Kirby has stated that any military action by Israel into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah will not contribute to the goal of eliminating Hamas. This assertion comes from a press briefing held by Kirby on May 9, as reported by news agency Reuters. The situation in Rafah, located near the Egyptian border, has become a key point of contention between Israel and the United States, with President Biden warning that he would withhold military aid if Israel were to carry out a full-scale invasion of the area. As tensions continue to escalate, both sides remain deeply divided over the appropriate course of action.