The US blocked a shipment of ammunition to Israel last week, according to Axios

Last week, the US government blocked a shipment of North American-made ammunition to Israel may indicate pressure To force an agreement to an armistice in Gaza Strip,

Two official Israeli sources cited by the American portal Axios have described what happened. This is the first such measure taken by Washington. Since the beginning of the Israeli military offensive on the Palestinian territories on 7 October.

One due to suspension of shipment “Serious concern” within the Israeli government.According to Israeli officials cited by Axios, which has deployed several senior officials to determine the cause.

The United States has sought guarantees from Israel that the weapons provided by it will be used according to international law And warned that without a credible security plan, it would not support an attack on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. Over 1.2 million displaced Those who take refuge there. However, Israel has stressed its intention to launch an offensive.

meanwhile, Negotiations for possible release of hostages Who are stopping the Palestinian militia in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a ceasefire.