US supports Israel's actions in Gaza, calls civilian deaths heartbreaking
- The White House states that Israeli strikes in Gaza did not cross the red line.
- US supports Israel's actions in Rafah, while expressing sadness over civilian deaths.
- Israel's inquiry into the attack that killed 45 people in Gaza camp is being monitored by Washington.
Israeli attacks killed 37 people in tents near Rafah in Gaza. The Israeli military thinks the fire in the camp might have been caused by explosions from weapons. The investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing. Many people in the camp had been displaced multiple times due to the long war between Israel and Hamas. The recent strikes hit areas where civilians were not told to leave. Israeli troops are active in different parts of Rafah and along the Gaza-Egypt border. The United States and other countries have warned against a full-scale attack in Rafah. The French President said recognizing a Palestinian state is not a taboo, but it should be done at the right time and not as a reaction to events in Rafah. The US administration does not see Israel's actions in Rafah as crossing any red lines. They are closely watching the investigation into the deadly strike on the tent camp. The Pentagon considers Israel's assault on Rafah as limited. The bombs used in the attack were made in the US. Israel denied causing the fire and said the airstrike did not start it. The US is concerned that Israel's operations could isolate them internationally. The US has shared its experiences from past military operations with Israel to avoid civilian casualties. Israel has not violated US President Biden's red line for arms transfers. The US has condemned the loss of civilian lives and is monitoring the situation closely. Biden has warned Israel against widescale operations without a plan to protect civilians. The International Court of Justice ordered Israel to end its military offensive in Rafah. The US is waiting for the results of Israel's investigation into the strike. There are reports of Israeli tanks entering Gaza, but details are unclear. Israel has denied responsibility for a new strike outside Rafah that killed many people. The Israelis claim they used precise munitions and that civilian deaths were caused by a secondary explosion.