Netanyahu under pressure from all sides: interview of Israeli Government spokesperson Avi Hyma A senior U.S. official said President Joe Biden's administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in an apparent response to the expected Rafah offensive. The White House and Pentagon declined to comment. Is Netanyahu willing to risk the steadfast support he's been getting from Washington? FRANCE 24 news anchor Delano D'Souza asked Avi Hyma, Israeli government spokesperson.