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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
White House lights up in blue and white in support for Israel
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The White House is illuminated in the blue and white colors of the Israeli flag as a symbol of the United States’ 75-year relationship.
Brett McGurk, the White House coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, tweets a photo of the White House in the colors
The White House had announced its intention to make the gesture earlier. “This symbolizes the ironclad support and solidarity of the American people with the people of Israel in the wake of the barbaric terrorist attacks committed by Hamas,” it said in a statement.
White House in White and Blue tonight. We stand with Israel. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/8f5OLHj0U2
— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) October 10, 2023
Earlier, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby choked up during a CNN interview while discussing the scenes coming out of Israel after Hamas’s surprise attack.
NSC's John Kirby chokes up when speaking to @jaketapper about the images coming out of Israel. pic.twitter.com/BkknrKCWPI
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) October 9, 2023
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