The U.S. is Israel’s main backer, but President Joe Biden threatened to restrict supplies further if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes ahead with a major offensive.
The end-use of the 2,000-lb bombs in Rafah was of particular concern to the U.S.
On Monday, Israel started a military operation in the eastern parts of Rafah and took control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt.
Israel wants to use the military operation in Rafah to smash Hamas’ remaining battalions, which it has been fighting in the coastal strip since October 2023.
WHO calls for an immediate and lasting ceasefire.
Netanyahu has agreed to the request.
The resolution, proposed by Algeria, also urged the prevention of civilian displacement in the southern city of Rafah.
“A ceasefire today means immunity for baby killers and rapists.’’
Australia, Canada and New Zealand have called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.
He called this scenario “a sort of Egyptian nightmare.”
