President Biden has signaled a pivot in US policy by threatening to withhold certain weapons from Israel if their offensive on Rafah in the Gaza Strip persists.

A recent US action included withholding a bomb delivery to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip.

Israel appears resolute, continuing preparations for an offensive on Rafah despite warnings from the US and Germany.

The US policy shift has elicited divided opinions, with some viewing it as a just measure against Israel's actions and others as a capitulation to terrorist factions.

Despite the threat of withholding offensive weapons, the US commits to supplying Israel with defensive equipment, including 'Iron Dome' interceptors.