Biden-Netanyahu Relations Sour Over Gaza Crisis and Potential Israeli Invasion of Rafah
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Netanyahu canceled meetings in Washington that Biden had requested to offer alternatives for dealing with Hamas in Gaza, causing a rift.
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Biden is losing patience with Netanyahu and influence over Israel's decisions, even as the US provides critical backing.
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The US has warned an Israeli ground offensive in Rafah would cause a humanitarian disaster, but hasn't seen a plan to protect civilians.
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Biden proposed the canceled meetings to signal a constructive approach and press Israel on more targeted strikes instead of a Rafah invasion.
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With time before a potential Rafah offensive, the US hopes hostage talks between Israel and Hamas continue, but believes they would end if Israel invades.