The United States has come out in support of Israel as it launched fresh air strikes in the Gaza strip on Sunday.
The strikes were in response to rocket fire from Gaza, which the Islamic State affiliated Omar Brigades claimed responsibility for. The rocket fire and subsequent air strikes have both reportedly caused no casualties, as of yet.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the international response to the rocket fire stating, “I did not hear anybody in the international community condemn this firing at us from Gaza, neither has the United Nations said a word". "It will be interesting to see if this silence continues when we use our full strength to uphold our right to defend ourselves," he warned.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest backed the strikes, stating that "clearly the U.S. stands with the people of Israel as they defend their people and their nation against these kinds of attacks."
The Israeli Defense Force has reportedly closed two crossings into Gaza allowing in only medical emergencies and humanitarian aid.
The strikes were in response to rocket fire from Gaza, which the Islamic State affiliated Omar Brigades claimed responsibility for. The rocket fire and subsequent air strikes have both reportedly caused no casualties, as of yet.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the international response to the rocket fire stating, “I did not hear anybody in the international community condemn this firing at us from Gaza, neither has the United Nations said a word". "It will be interesting to see if this silence continues when we use our full strength to uphold our right to defend ourselves," he warned.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest backed the strikes, stating that "clearly the U.S. stands with the people of Israel as they defend their people and their nation against these kinds of attacks."
The Israeli Defense Force has reportedly closed two crossings into Gaza allowing in only medical emergencies and humanitarian aid.