There is a “different way to go about dealing with the Hama threat in Rafah,” US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters in Washington on Wednesday.
The group has a large arsenal of rockets, missiles, and drones. However, Hezbollah is also “too big to fail” in the Iranian proxy context.
“More must be done though to ensure that assistance is effectively and efficiently moved” not just in southern and central Gaza, but also “in the north,” Satterfield said.
The launchers were loaded in their posts, but were struck before any launches could be conducted.
Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and related groups often exploit Jewish holidays to create increased tensions.
Fatah called for the strike due to recent IDF operations in Tulkarm and Gaza.
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“We are in dire need of equipment: tactical helmets, tactical uniforms, tactical boots (in all sizes), tactical eyeglasses, knee pads...” Aaron Moshe Shalman wrote in Secret Jerusalem.
The White House said the two sides then "broadened to include interagency delegations to discuss Rafah."
Critics of Israel often accuse the IDF of incidents when it is clear that the IDF was not in the area and could not have been involved.