President Biden's decision to halt the shipment of bombs was made not too long ago, in reaction to the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who have been displaced by Israeli military tactics in Rafah. The UN organization aiding Palestinian refugees reports that the latest attacks in Rafah and Jabalia have caused severe civilian fatalities and forced displacement, affecting over 450,000 people.The decision to move forward with the aid package has raised questions about the US government's stance on the reported use of US-supplied weapons by Israeli forces in a manner inconsistent with international regulations. Although the US State Department's report acknowledged potential violations, it did not specify any actions that would halt the ongoing military aid. The aid package is currently undergoing congressional review. It is unclear how long it will take to fully supply all the planned weapons to Israel, potentially spanning several months or even years. However, the new aid package is a long-term commitment by the United States to provide military assistance to Israel.
The Biden administration's dedication to provide military assistance to Israel is still evident in spite of the reservations expressed and the resistance to a full-scale invasion of Rafah.