“The world should know, the Palestinian people should know, that the only thing standing in the way of an immediate ceasefire today is Hamas,” Miller said.
Biden is committed to doing everything possible to increase and sustain humanitarian assistance, John Kirby said.
The White House also defended its decision to 'official condolences', saying that it was 'typical condolences.'
Kirby seemed assured that the recovery of the three hostages will not have a major effect on the hostage negotiations.
The White House clarifies its stance on Israel's Rafah operation, supporting targeting Hamas but urging precision to avoid humanitarian suffering.
We know who's been taken, and we want them all back, Kirby said.
“We don't want to see this escalate. We're not looking for a wider war with Iran," John Kirby told NBC on Sunday.
Ongoing frustrations by the US over the way Israel has been acting in Gaza, even though it continues its support.
The US reaffirms opposition to the war in Lebanon amidst tensions. Diplomatic discussions with Israel continue, and the White House emphasizes the anti-Hamas stance.
Russian investigators claim gunmen behind concert hall attack had ties to Ukrainian nationalists. US dismisses allegations, blaming Islamic State.