'Civilians are not to blame for what Hamas has done,' spokesman John Kirby said.
, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday, though no breakthrough has been reached on a humanitarian corridor or other action."Civilians are not to blame for what Hamas has done," Kirby said. "They didn't do anything wrong, and we continue to support safe passage."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, leaving Washington for Israel to show support, said the issue of safe passage is "complicated." The ground offensive Israel could launch is expected to result in an increase of casualties on both sides. "I've known Bibi for over 40 years and very frank relationship," Biden said, recalling one of their recent conversations. "One thing that I did share is that it is really important that Israel with all the anger, frustration and it just cannot explain it, that exist, is that they operate by the rules of war. The rules of war. And there are rules of war."
"None. Nobody," he said. "No matter who you are. If you're an innocent civilian, you didn't cause this. You didn't ask for this. And you shouldn't be having to fear for your life. Nobody wants to see that happen."
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