Israel fears a reduction or suspension of US military assistance due to its intention to storm the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Earlier, the US State Department told the Israeli side that Tel Aviv would make a serious strategic mistake if it attacked this city.
Experts note that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ready to attack Rafah at any cost. Analysts believe that the United States will not decide to stop military supplies to Tel Aviv. Under the agreement reached under the administration of US President Barack Obama, Israel receives about $3.8 billion annually from Washington for defense needs.