US defense secretary says US paused Israel weapons shipment due to Rafah

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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, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna reports from the State Department.

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