Israel willing to defy US on Rafah, PM says, Israeli officials head to DC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts willingness to proceed with a Rafah operation despite US opposition. The US emphasizes shared goals but warns against a ground offensive.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Galant attend vote on the state budget at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, March 13, 2024.(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, HANNAH SARISOHNUpdated:
