Disagreement between allies? - US and Israel offer conflicting explanations of Rafah operation

White House says Rafah operation is limited, Israel says ‘Rafah operation will expand as necessary’
After Israel captured the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt Tuesday morning, there have been conflicting descriptions of the purpose of the operation from Israel and the United States.

White House National Security Spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday evening, that the operation in Rafah is limited in purpose, designed to deal with arms and money smuggling.

White House National Security Spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday evening, that the operation in Rafah is limited in purpose, designed to deal with arms and money smuggling.

“What we've been told by our Israeli counterparts is that this operation last night was limited and designed to cut off Hamas' ability to smuggle weapons,” Kirby said.

Kirby also said that Israel and Hamas need to make concessions in order to reach an agreement.

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Disagreement between allies? - US and Israel offer conflicting explanations of Rafah operation

White House says Rafah operation is limited, Israel says ‘Rafah operation will expand as necessary’

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[mattfivefour]

When somebody is out to destroy you completely, there's no need to make a single concession to them. Common sense teaches that ... something that is sorely lacking in Washington these days.

 

[Tall Timbers]

The US appears to be working against Israel under the current administration, so I don't think the US can be called an Ally anymore. Israel should tell the US whatever the US wants to hear, and then complete their mission to destroy hamas.

 

[Margery]

Who do I trust? Israel more than John Kirby that's for sure. Anyone in Biden's admin turns lying to the American people and the world into an art form. Despicable.