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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
After Beirut strike, US says Israel has right to defend itself
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
The White House doubles down on its support for Israel following a strike on senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr.
“Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad and unwavering against all Iran-backed threats, including Lebanese Hezbollah,” National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson says in a statement, echoing earlier remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris.
Watson says that the terror group’s rocket attack that killed 12 children on Saturday in Majdal Shams was “horrific.”
“Israel has a right to defend itself against the severe threats it faces,” Watson says.
“At the same time, the United States is continuing to work on a diplomatic solution to end these terrible attacks and allow citizens on both sides to safely return to their homes,” she adds.
The Times of Israel Community.