Israel scales back Rafah offensive – media

West Jerusalem has reportedly revised its military plans in Gaza to appease US officials

Israeli officials have reportedly dropped plans for a major ground offensive in Rafah and instead will placate US President Joe Biden’s administration by limiting operations to strikes designed to eradicate Gaza’s last Hamas stronghold, without escalating a humanitarian crisis.

“It’s fair to say, I think, the Israelis have updated their plans,” a senior US official told reporters on Tuesday.