Unfortunately, some in the Biden administration have pressured Israel not to go into Rafah. Indeed, Israel has delayed initiating the Rafah operation for months. This has stoked controversy in Israel, with some Israeli politicians expressing concern that Washington is preventing the IDF from finishing the job.

Israel is stepping up preparations for a potential all-out war with Hezbollah, as the risk of a devastating new phase in the country’s conflict with Iran and its proxy militias grows more acute.