Wednesday 30 / October / 2024
The United States has condemned Israeli strikes on the city of Beit Lahiya in Gaza on Tuesday, saying it was "deeply concerned by the loss of civilian life" following reports that many children were killed in the bombing.
"This was a horrifying incident with a horrifying result," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters.
At least 93 people were killed or missing due to the attack, according to Palestinian medics.
Washington reached out to the Israeli government and "made clear we want to know exactly what happened," Miller said.
One of the questions posed by the US was "how you could have a result that produces, according to reports, dozens of children dead, and we don't yet know the answer to that question," according Miller.
The State Department spokesperson reiterated calls for a cease-fire in Gaza now that Israel "has decimated Hamas' military capabilities."
"It is critically important... that Israel be mindful of achieving a larger strategic success, and that (Israel) be mindful of finding a way to end this campaign in a way that brings the hostages home, in a way that ensures their security,and not just continuing in an endless, perpetual conflict," Miller said.
