US President Joe Biden decided to hold back delivery of high payload munitions to Israel because Washington believes a possible Israeli offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah could put civilians at risk, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said at a hearing before the Senate. READ MORE: https://str.sg/ifqy2

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