Biden Tells Netanyahu That His Stance on Rafah Invasion Remains Clear: White House

The Biden administration has said that it won’t support Israel’s operation in Rafah if there is no action plan in place to protect civilians there.

President Joe Biden speaks at Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Va., on April 22, 2024. (Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

President Joe Biden on Sunday held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid growing concerns over a potential Israeli invasion of the Gaza border city of Rafah.

President Biden reiterated his “ironclad commitment” to Israel’s security but maintained his “clear position” on Israel’s military operation in Rafah, according to a readout issued by the White House.