US pauses bomb shipment to Israel amid Gaza conflict
TheJournal.ie — May 8, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC
Summary: Israel seized the Rafah border crossing, prompting airstrikes in Gaza. Negotiations in Cairo aimed to secure a ceasefire and hostage release. The US paused a shipment of 3,500 bombs due to concerns over Israel's actions. UN and US officials criticized aid blockages. Despite truce talks, Israeli strikes continued. The US urged Israel to reopen aid crossings. Biden's administration acted on its warning to Israel.
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