The National Security Council (NSC) has expressed serious concern over civilian casualties in Gaza resulting from an Israeli Defense Forces strike on a compound that included a school. While acknowledging that Hamas uses schools for operations, the NSC stresses the need for Israel to minimize civilian harm and seeks further details on the strike’s context. The NSC calls for an urgent ceasefire and resolution to the hostage situation to protect innocent lives.
We are deeply concerned about reports of civilian casualties in Gaza following a strike by the Israel Defense Forces on a compound that included a school. We are in touch with our Israeli counterparts, who have said they targeted senior Hamas officials, and we are asking for further details.
We know Hamas has been using schools as locations to gather and operate out of, but we have also said repeatedly and consistently that Israel must take measures to minimize civilian harm.
We mourn every Palestinian civilian lost in this conflict, including children, and far too many civilians continue to be killed and wounded. This underscores the urgency of a ceasefire and hostage deal, which we continue to work tirelessly to achieve.
August 10 2024 White House Briefing Room –
Press Briefings. Washington, DC
Sources: Midtown Tribune news, WH.gov