President Joe Biden has warned that if Israel launches a ground operation into Rafah he will not supply the offensive weapons that have been used in the past.  Also: European Union to give profits from Russian assets to Ukraine, and Malaysia offers trade partners "orangutan diplomacy".

US to halt more arms supplies if Israel invades Rafah

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US to halt more arms supplies if Israel invades Rafah

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