The United States on Monday acknowledged there have been “thousands” of civilian casualties in Gaza as Israel battles Hamas within the slim coastal territory, however didn’t present an actual determine.

Israel’s navy responded to a Hamas assault that killed 1,400 individuals earlier this month with a relentless air, land and naval assault on Gaza that the territory’s well being ministry mentioned Monday has left greater than 10,000 individuals useless.

“As it relates to civilian casualties in Gaza… we know the numbers are in the thousands,” Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder informed journalists when requested in regards to the well being ministry’s toll in Hamas-run Gaza.

“This is a reason why it has been a point of emphasis with the Israelis and others in the region on how important it is to get humanitarian assistance and aid into Gaza,” Ryder mentioned.

The validity of the numbers revealed by the Gaza well being ministry have been referred to as into query by US President Joe Biden, who has been steadfast in supporting Israel and opposing a ceasefire.

The United States responded to the October 7 Hamas assault by speeding navy help to Israel and bolstering its forces within the area, together with with two provider strike teams.

Washington’s forces within the Middle East have come underneath repeated assault in current weeks, with the United States blaming Iran-backed militias for the violence.

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