Biden Campaign Co-Chair Sen. Chris Coons stated support for conditioning aid to Israel if they go into Rafah at a large scale and kill thousands of Palestinian civilians without considering alternative paths for safety. Coons emphasized the need for a plan that ensures safety for civilians and allows for targeted operations against Hamas leadership.
Key Points
Support for conditioning aid to Israel based on military actions in Rafah
Emphasis on the need for a plan to ensure civilian safety
Acknowledgment of the complex challenges in the Israel-Gaza conflict
Pros
Promotes the importance of considering civilian safety in military operations
Calls for targeted operations against Hamas leadership
Cons
Risk of strained US-Israel relations if aid is conditioned
Potential for disagreement on the best approach to the conflict