US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal

Biden administration says Israel has ‘legitimate goal’ in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border., The Biden administration says Israel has a ‘legitimate goal’ in seizing the Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border. Washington, DC – The United States has played down the deadly Israeli assault on Rafah, saying the offensive appears to be “limited” despite concerns over the fate of the more than 1.5 million Palestinians sheltering in the southern Gaza city. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters on Tuesday that the,2024-05-07 20:06:00,Read More