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Podcast: Beyond the Headlines
Episode: How are the US and the Arab world reacting to Israel's operation in Rafah?
Description: Israel’s latest attacks on the city of Rafah have intensified criticism of its war on Gaza.
Hundreds of thousands of people have already been forced to flee Rafah amid warnings of a humanitarian catastrophe if a full-scale assault goes ahead.
So how has the world responded? Last week, the US suspended a shipment of bombs to Israel due to concerns about civilian casualties (although this week, the White House informed Congress of its intention to send a $1 billion arms package). Meanwhile, Arab foreign ministers met in Bahrain for the 33rd annual Arab League summit to...