US President Joe Biden (right) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left).
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with President Joe Biden.
  • Israel's recent attack on Rafah won't prompt Biden to restrict military support, a US official said.
  • The White House said it didn't violate Biden's warnings against targeting population centers.
  • Biden's decision could weaken his image and harm his electoral chances.

Ahead of Israel's assault on Rafah, President Joe Biden issued several stark warnings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.