US Secretary of State: "This immense human toll is one of the many reasons that we continue to stand with Israel in ensuring that October 7 can never happen again. It's also why we're intensely focused on bringing the remaining hostages home, addressing the humanitarian crisis, and strengthening protection for civilians in Gaza, and preventing the conflict from spreading."
"And it's the reason we're working urgently to forge a path towards lasting peace and security in this region.