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From the Liveblog of
Monday, May 27, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, May 27, 2024
US laments ‘devastating’ Rafah strike, reiterates call for Israel to better protect civilians
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike adjacent to where displaced people were staying in Rafah, Gaza Strip, May 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
The White House laments the “devastating” and “heartbreaking” images coming out of Rafah after last night’s IDF strike that reportedly killed dozens of civilians sheltering in tents in the Tel Al-Sultan neighborhood.
“Israel has a right to go after Hamas, and we understand this strike killed two senior Hamas terrorists who are responsible for attacks against Israeli civilians, but, as we’ve been clear, Israel must take every precaution possible to protect civilians, says a National Security Council spokesperson.
“We are actively engaging the IDF and partners on the ground to assess what happened,” the spokesperson adds.
