The Biden administration has signaled a potential $1 billion weapons sale to Israel, currently under scrutiny due to military operations in southern Gaza.

The proposed arms package to Israel would include tank ammunition, tactical vehicles, and mortar rounds, but would not be delivered for at least two years.

The administration has cautioned Israel against a full-scale invasion of Rafah, even as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to persist with military actions.

U.S. officials are briefing Congress on the sale and have reported that while Israel may have breached international law in Gaza, it has not violated U.S. weapons agreements.

The United Nations has reported a death toll in Gaza exceeding 35,000, amidst international concerns over the conflict's humanitarian impact.

President Biden's commitment to Israel's security is accompanied by a call to protect civilian lives, as the U.S. National Security Adviser prepares to visit Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Amidst these developments, there is acknowledgment of declining presidential influence and a growing divide between U.S. and Israeli positions on the conflict.