Axios informed about US support for Israel's ground operation in Gaza
The White House supports Israel's ground operation in Gaza City, but it must be completed as soon as possible, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This was reported by the Axios portal on Monday, September 15.
"Two Israeli officials reported that Rubio informed Netanyahu that the administration of [US President Donald] Trump supports the ground operation, but wants it to be implemented quickly and completed as soon as possible," the publication says.
At the same time, the American source of the portal noted that Trump does not intend to stop Israel's actions.
"This is not Trump's war, this is Netanyahu's war, and he will be responsible for everything that happens next," the source said.
On September 16, Israeli media reported that Israel had launched massive strikes throughout the Gaza Strip. It was noted that intensive strikes are being carried out on strategic facilities in Gaza.
Prior to that, on September 14, The Times of Israel newspaper reported that, according to estimates by the Israeli military, more than 300,000 residents had left Gaza City after the Israeli evacuation announced before the intensification of the ground offensive.
On August 20, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched an offensive on Gaza City. In preparation for the capture operation, the IDF called up 60,000 troops from the reserve and extended the service life of 20,000 reservists. The operation was called "Gideon's Chariots – 2".
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