US Spokesperson Addresses Gaza School Incident After UN Condemnation

In a tense exchange, a reporter questioned US officials about the United Nations Secretary-General's condemnation of an alleged school massacre by Israel. The reporter asked if the US would issue a similar condemnation. US State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel responded by expressing sorrow for any civilian casualties but quickly shifted focus to Hamas. When pressed for evidence that militants were present at the site, Patel deferred, stating that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) should speak to their own operations. The exchange highlights the complexities of US-Israel relations and the ongoing conflict in the region.

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