White House Defends Gaza Actions Amid Rising Casualties and Criticism
TL;DR
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe questioned White House spokesperson John Kirby about President Biden's stance on Israel's offensive in Rafah, Gaza, where over a million Palestinians, mostly refugees, are affected. Despite Biden's warnings against a major ground operation, Israeli forces have advanced and continued bombings, leading to civilian casualties. Kirby defended the administration's position, emphasizing their opposition to a major ground operation and ongoing communication with Israeli counterparts.
- White House Reporter Confronts Kirby on Biden's 'Red Line' in Gaza: 'How Many More Charred Corpses Does He Have to See?' Mediaite
- Israel’s war on Gaza live: Tent cities attacked as tanks roll into Rafah | Israel-Palestine conflict News Al Jazeera English
- Israel pounds Rafah again as US insists IDF did not cross a line The Telegraph
- Israel Gaza: Operation in Rafah doesn't cross US red lines - White House BBC.com
- Biden Official Flips Out After Question on Charred Palestinian Corpses Yahoo! Voices
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