A view shows a damaged car with a "UN" marking, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militia group Hamas, in the Gaza Strip, February 8, 2024. (File photo: Reuters)

White House urges swift probe into Israeli airstrike on UN facility in Gaza

Reuters

Published: 14 March ,2024: 08:33 PM GST Updated: 14 March ,2024: 08:53 PM GST

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The White House on Thursday called for a swift investigation into an Israeli airstrike on a UN food distribution facility in Gaza.

Israel said the strike killed a Hamas commander whom it targeted, and Palestinian health officials said it killed four more people including a UN worker.

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White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters the United States is very concerned about the strike and called for a swift investigation by the Israelis as to exactly what happened.

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