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President Biden says the US will not supply certain weapons to Israel should the country launch its major offensive on Rafah.

Biden says US will not supply weapons to Israel for Rafah operation

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President Biden says the U.S. will not supply certain weapons to Israel should the country launch its major offensive on Rafah. And Democrats and Republicans come together to save the speaker of the House from being voted out. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 9, 2024. Biden says U.S. will not supply weapons to Israel for Rafah operation President Joe Biden has warned the United States will not supply Israel with certain weapons and artillery shells if the Israeli army proceeds with its major military operation in Rafah. Biden made these comments during an interview…

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