Israeli Officials Claim ‘Hamas Loves Biden’ and That US Wants Tel Aviv ‘to Lose’ Amid Rafah Row

President Biden confirmed Wednesday that reports on US plans to halt heavy weapons deliveries to Israel if it proceeds with a full-scale invasion of the refugee-filled Gaza city of Rafah were true. The unprecedented step underscores US concerns that continued full-throated American support for Tel Aviv may cost Biden reelection in November.