Israeli artillery troops stationed at the Rafah border launch attacks into southern Gaza on May 8, 2024.
Israeli artillery troops stationed at the Rafah border launch attacks into southern Gaza on May 8, 2024.
  • The US paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week amid rising concerns over a Rafah assault.
  • On Wednesday, President Joe Biden warned that Washington may block additional weaponry.
  • It's a politically significant move that could have military implications as well.

After seven months of war in the Gaza Strip, US military support for Israel has arrived at a pivotal moment in recent days: it no longer appears to be unconditional.