WH Expresses Concern To Israel Over Airstrike On Gaza Media Office Tower: Safety Of Journalists Is Paramount

The Hill reports:

The White House said Saturday that it communicated its concerns to Israel over an airstrike launched in Gaza that destroyed a building that housed several news organizations, including The Associated Press.

The Israeli military defended the strike on Twitter, saying it gave people in the building a warning to evacuate. The military said it was one of several buildings targeted to destroy purported Hamas assets.

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We have communicated directly to the Israelis that ensuring the safety and security of journalists and independent media is a paramount responsibility.

— Jen Psaki (@PressSec) May 15, 2021