The White House announced a press lid at 11:46 a.m. on Monday, indicating they do not expect President Biden to make further statements on the horrific attacks on Israel —including the death of nine Americans.
From Fox News:
The White House denied that the lid was an indication that Biden is disengaged with the events in Israel, however.
“President Biden has been consistently engaged in supporting Israel as they defend themselves against these brutal terrorist attacks. Yesterday, after another call with Prime Minister Netanyahu and ordering the American military to provide aid to the IDF to ensure they have what they need, the President held a long-scheduled event to thank the hardworking non-political staff who keep the White House running – operating the kitchens, cleaning the White House, and helping keep the complex safe. This date was chosen because there were not White House activities that would require their work and they could bring their families. They deserve recognition, and no small, petty comments from partisan media or elected officials change that,” the White House told Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy.
The administration has yet to release the names of those Americans, and it has acknowledged the possibility that there are more U.S. citizens being held hostage in Gaza.
This story is developing…
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