The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has responded to growing criticism being expressed by senior U.S. officials regarding the number of civilian casualties suffered by Palestinians throughout Israel’s ongoing war against the Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip.
While President Joe Biden and his administration have repeatedly expressed their support for Israel’s efforts to eliminate Hamas in the wake of the group’s unprecedented October 7 surprise attack, top figures such as Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have suggested their ally was not doing enough to mitigate the harm being inflicted upon civilians.
