The Israeli military cabinet has announced its plans to expand operations in Rafah, as reported by the “Today in Israel” portal. Israel is hoping that this expansion will not surpass the limit of “significant action” set by the US. Earlier this week, US President Joe Biden warned that certain military aid to Israel would be halted if it was used in Rafah, which is home to over a million Palestinians.

According to Axios, opinions vary on whether the expansion will be significant enough to elicit a response from the Biden administration. The US may potentially engage in discussions regarding this matter, given that Israel is already facing substantial pressure. The decision made by the Israeli military cabinet was met with approval from the Israeli delegation, which has expressed its readiness to continue airstrikes and pursue a ceasefire while working on a new initiative.

Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are currently discussing this issue with their small political faction, as reported by NEWS.am on Telegram.