An undisclosed White House official revealed that the United States recently halted the shipment of bombs to Israel due to concerns related to a ground operation in Rafah.
Despite unwavering support for Israel, the pause was prompted by unresolved humanitarian issues affecting civilians in southern Gaza. Israel’s response to these concerns has fallen short, leading to the suspension of the shipment.
The situation in Rafah remains critical, with Israeli air strikes and military actions escalating.
Efforts to reach a ceasefire continue, but the impact on civilians remains a central concern for the US administration.
The shipment of 1,800 2,000lb bombs and 1,700 500lb bombs has been put on hold pending further review.
The official emphasized that these decisions are unrelated to the recent $17 billion military aid package and are based on previously allocated funds.