World News | Israeli Military Says It Has Weapons It Needs for Rafah Ground Operation

Jerusalem, May 9 (AP) Israel's military spokesman says the Army has the weapons it needs to press ahead with its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.

Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari was asked at a news conference whether the army can conduct the operation without US arms.

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“The army has armaments for the missions it plans, and for the missions in Rafah too -- we have what we need,” Hagari said.

Hagari spoke after US President Joe Biden said he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah - the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza - over concerns for the civilians there.

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Hagari said relations with the US remain close, and that disagreements should be resolved behind closed doors. (AP)

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