WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has reportedly offered defense support packages to Israel, including sensitive intelligence and military assistance targeting Hamas leaders, according to the Washington Post citing unnamed US officials.

The new proposals, delivered to the Netanyahu administration over the past few weeks, include sharing intelligence on the locations of Hamas leaders and their infrastructure, such as tunnels, with the Israeli military.

Additionally, the US has proposed the construction of thousands of tents within Israel to accommodate Palestinian civilians displaced from Rafah if necessary. However, US officials noted that preparing the required infrastructure to transfer Palestinian civilians could take months, a timeline Israeli officials reportedly disagree with.

Amid these developments, President Joe Biden on Friday threatened to suspend arms aid to Israel if it proceeded with a major offensive on Rafah. This statement has drawn reactions from both the US Republican Party and Israeli figures, highlighting the tensions surrounding the proposed military strategies in the region. — Agencies