As reports of Intelligence and diplomatic officials from Israel is said to arrive Washington to discuss concerns about Rafah invasion as signed by the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, world leaders express their concerns over the depth of humanitarian crises the assault may cause.
The US National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan on Monday, briefed the press that, while Biden’s administration is in support of Hamas defeat, he communicated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the assault on Rafah would be a “mistake”.
Sullivan, while assuring that no invasion would happen without representatives talks with the Israeli representatives, he said, “It would lead to more innocent civilian deaths, worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis, deepen the anarchy in Gaza and further isolate Israel Internationally,”
He also stated that “We’ve had many discussions in many different levels between our military, our intelligence, our diplomats or humanitarian experts, but we have not yet had the opportunity to have an all-encompassing comprehensive, integrated, strategic discussion…,”
While also emphasizing the anarchical status of the Israeli cleared area in Gaza, Sullivan said, “Anarchy reigns in areas that Israel’s military has cleared, but not stabilized.”
Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau on Monday, expressed concerns over the planned offensive. He expressed this over a call with an Israeli cabinet member, Benny Gantz.
Trudeau’s office released a statement saying, “The Prime Minister shared his concern around Israel’s planned offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and the severe humanitarian implications for all civilians taking refuge in the area.”
British Deputy PM who is in attendance of the Summit for Democracy in Seoul today, Tuesday supported Israel, stating that Israel has the right to defend themselves but an immediate ceasefire should happen to enable aids distributed and allow hostages out.
He said, “That’s why we are calling for an immediate ceasefire to allow that aid in, and crucially, the hostages to come out.”
Meanwhile, Israeli’s PM, Benjamin Netanyahu reacted harshly on Sunday during an interview with CNN against U.S. Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer, a staunch supporter of Israel and the highest-ranking Jewish elected official, who called for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu was an obstacle to peace. Netanyahu said Schumer’s speech was “totally inappropriate”.
