Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer did not directly answer questions about the Israeli raid on Shifa Hospital in Gaza, which the Qatari Prime Minister called a "crime". Israeli officials released images of what they said were Hamas fighters taking captured Israeli military vehicles to the hospital on the same day, resulting in hundreds of patients, including 31 premature babies, having to be evacuated. Finer noted that several civilians took refuge at the hospital during the conflict, sparking a debate over whether Israel is breaking international law.
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The United States is working to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, with Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer appearing on Sunday news shows to discuss the situation. Finer noted that a deal between Israel and Hamas is close, but that nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. The White House is committed to doing everything it can to bring hostages home safely, and is working directly and intensively behind the scenes to achieve this goal.
Key takeaways: The Biden administration has promised to offer “every kind of support” to Israel in regards to the hostage situation. The U.S. will be…