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White House Responds to 'Devastating Images' from Israeli Strike in Rafah, Dozens Killed

May 27, 2024, 04:08 PM

The White House has expressed deep concern over the 'devastating images' emerging from an Israeli strike in Rafah on Sunday. The strike, carried out by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), resulted in the deaths of dozens of innocent Palestinians. The White House is actively engaging with the IDF and partners on the ground to assess the situation and determine what happened. A spokesperson from the National Security Council emphasized that while Israel has the right to pursue Hamas, it must take every precaution possible to protect civilians.