Author: Akayla Gardner
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Biden urges Netanyahu to shield Rafah civilians in an attack
President Joe Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to shield civilians in Gaza from an Israeli military operation in the southern city of Rafah, saying it shouldn’t proceed without a “credible and executable plan” for their safety and support. The White House readout after a phone call between Biden and the Israeli leader followed pledges…
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Biden criticizes Israel for ‘over the top’ Gaza offensive
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden criticized the extent of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, as tension builds over Israeli plans to push into Rafah, where more than one million people have sought refuge. “The conduct of the response in the Gaza Strip has been over the top,” Biden said Thursday at the White House.…