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US officials confirmed Wednesday that Washington had suspended a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel over concerns they would be used in Rafah without a sufficient plan for civilians there. This decision to halt the delivery of what are likely MK-84s – one of the most destructive munitions used by…

Why has the US stopped shipments of some types of bomb, and what damage can these offensive weapons do?

Rafah is considered Hamas's last major stronghold but more than a million people are sheltering there after Israel’s military operation in the rest of Gaza

Biden administration halts bomb shipment to Israel over concerns of civilian casualties in Rafah.

U.S. halts shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel due to concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza conflict.

Move would mark significant pivot in relations as pressure builds on Israel to pull back from attack

Lloyd Austin says US ‘has not made final determination’ on arms transfer amid concerns over Israel’s Rafah offensive.

The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to convey its concerns about Israel's plans for invading Rafah.

US pauses munitions shipment to Israel over concerns of potential ground operations in Rafah without civilian protection plan.

Russians in separate compound and do not have access to US forces or equipment, says defence secretary

Israeli hostage Dror Or dies in Gaza, negotiations ongoing with Hamas. US cautions against Israeli operation in Rafah.