Israel can use 3,500 bombs on 14 million refugees in Rafah, Blinken
Monday, May 13, 2024
Washington (Urdu Point Newspaper Latest - NNI. May 13, 2024) US Secretary of State Anthony Blanken has defended the decision to stop the supply of 3,500 bombs to Israel, saying that this decision was made because Israel has Rafah. There is a lack of a reliable plan to protect the people. According to the foreign news agency, Antony Blanken expressed fear that Israel could use these 3,500 bombs on the 14 million residents who took refuge in Rafah.
He said that President Joe Biden is committed to helping Israel defend itself and that the shipment of 3,500 2,500-pound bombs is the only American weapons package that has been intercepted. He said that if Israel Rafah This situation may change if it attacks on a large scale.
Israel said it intended to attack Rafah to root out Hamas fighters.
Anthony Blanken said that Joe Biden has made it clear to Israel that if it launches this large-scale military operation in Rafah, there are certain systems that it will not support and supply weapons to Israel. "We have real concerns about the use of these weapons, Israel needs to have a clear and credible plan to protect civilians, but we don't see such a plan," the Office of State said.
Rafah is currently home to approximately 1.4 million Palestinians, most of whom have moved there after the destruction in Gaza, and are facing severe food and water shortages as well as fear of heavy Israeli bombardment. According to the Ministry of Health, the number of Palestinians who have been martyred in the Israeli military operation has exceeded 35,000. More than 250 people were taken hostage. Israel said that 620 of its soldiers have been killed in the 7 months of fighting.
