He told CNN Israel has used American bombs to kill civilians in Gaza.
President Joe Biden steps off Marine One upon arrival at Soldier Field Landing Zone in Chicago, on May 8, 2024.At least 30 people had been killed in Rafah since Tuesday, including women and children, the Al Kuwaiti hospital spokesperson in Rafah told ABC News. More than 33,000 have been killed overall in Gaza,"I know that you have paused, Mr. President, shipments of 2,000 pound U.S. bombs to Israel due to concern that they could be used in any offensive on Rafah.
Smoke rises following Israeli air strikes on Al-Jeneina and Al-Salam neighbourhoods in Rafah, on May 8, 2024."So it's not over your red line yet?" Burnett asked of Israel's current action in Rafah. Biden's comments to CNN were the most outspoken he's been to date publicly on how far he's willing to go to curtail U.S. aid to Israel.
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