Biden threat to stop Israel arms shipments welcomed by Democrats and criticized by Israeli officials and Republicans – live | Joe Biden

Progressive Democrats welcome Biden arms shipment decision as Israeli officials criticize ‘disappointing statement’Progressive lawmakers welcomed Joe Biden’s decision that the US will stop supplying bombs and other munitions to Israel if it launches a major military assault on the southern city of Rafah in Gaza.US representative Mark Pocan of Wisconsin celebrated the announcement in a post to X.“No offensive weapons in Rafah. Good! Thank you [Biden]! Millions of innocent Palestinians have been forced into a corner. Now it’s time for a ceasefire and to release all the hostages. It’s…