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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aamer Madhani

US condemns loss of life, but says no policy changes after civilian deaths in Israeli strike

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The White House on Tuesday condemned the loss of life of dozens of civilians as a result of an Israeli airstrike in Rafah, but said it is not planning any policy changes as a result of the Israeli actions.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters that Israel had not violated Biden's “red line” for withholding future offensive arms transfers because it has not, and itnappears to the U.S. that it will not, launch a full-scale ground invasion into the city.

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