In a significant development, the White House categorically refuted claims of providing a green light to Israel for its military incursion into Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby asserted that the Israeli military independently made the decision, distancing the United States from any endorsement of the controversial raid.
The denial follows scathing remarks from Hamas, holding U.S. President Joe Biden wholly responsible for the hospital assault. While details of the conversation between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain undisclosed, the White House maintained that there was no expectation for the U.S. to preapprove Israeli military actions.
Tensions further escalated as conflicting narratives emerged regarding the purpose of Al-Shifa hospital in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite accusations from Hamas, the White House backed Israeli claims of the hospital housing a Hamas command center. The situation remains fluid, with international attention focused on unraveling events in the volatile region.
