U.S. officials say the unprecedented move was a way to signal concern over Israel's plans for a possible invasion of Rafah.
Why it matters:on Sunday, was a way for the U.S. to signal its concern over Israel 's plans for a possible ground invasion of Rafah, U.S. officials said.
But the officials warned that if the operation broadens or gets out of control — and Israeli forces go into the city of Rafah itself — it will be "a breaking point" for U.S.-Israeli relations."This news flies in the face of assurances provided regarding the timely delivery of security assistance to Israel," Johnson and McConnell wrote Biden, referring to the decision to pause the weapons shipment to Israel.
"The American public deserves to understand the nature, timing, and scope of these reviews," they wrote. Another House Democrat told Axios they "don't get the sense it's a big deal yet" and said Republicans are seizing on it as a "political opportunity" to bash Biden. and Rep. Jared Moskowitz both said their understanding of the administration's pause is that it is meant to send a message to Israel about minimizing civilian casualties.
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