National security spokesperson John Kirby said the accusation was 'an irresponsible way of describing' the Israel-Hamas conflict.
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby has refuted a claim by Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib that Israel's military offensive in Gaza was tantamount to 'genocide,' calling it 'an irresponsible way of describing' the situation.
And clearly, we don't agree with that description. We think that is an irresponsible way of describing this. We don't associate ourselves with that. In our view, that is not what is happening here.'Newsweek approached Tlaib's office via email for comment on Tuesday.When previous attacks on Israel have occurred, America has been able to pressure it into less aggressive retaliation.
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