Obama Raises Concerns On Growing Casualties In Call With Netanyahu

7/20/14
 
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from The Huffington Post,
7/20/14:

President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Sunday about Israel’s ground operation in Gaza, the White House said in a statement.

According to the White House, Obama raised concerns about the number of casualties in recent days. As the New York Times reported, Sunday marked the deadliest day in the conflict so far, with 87 Palestinians and 13 Israeli soldiers killed.

“The President discussed Israel’s ongoing military operation, reiterated the United States’ condemnation of attacks by Hamas against Israel, and reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself,” the White House said. “The President also raised serious concern about the growing number of casualties, including increasing Palestinian civilian deaths in Gaza and the loss of Israeli soldiers.”

The president also said Secretary of State John Kerry would travel to Cairo, Egypt in order “to seek an immediate cessation of hostilities based on a return to the November 2012 ceasefire agreement.”

During the call, Netanyahu thanked Obama for his support.

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