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Israeli Strike in Rafah Not a Breach of ‘Red Line,’ White House Says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the airstrike in Rafah as a ’tragic mistake.’
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Israeli Strike in Rafah Not a Breach of ‘Red Line,’ White House Says
National Security spokesman John Kirby speaks as White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre looks on during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on May 28, 2024. Mandel Ngan/AFP
Emel Akan
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WASHINGTON—The White House indicated on May 28 that the recent Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which resulted in the deaths of at least 45 Palestinians, hasn’t crossed the red line set by President Joe Biden to halt arms shipments to Israel.

“As a result of this strike on Sunday, I have no policy changes to speak to,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said during a press briefing.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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