White House: Palestinian Deaths at Gaza Border Are a ‘Propaganda Attempt’
REALLY?
“We believe Hamas is responsible,” Raj Shah said.
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White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah said Monday afternoon that reports of Palestinians being killed at the Gaza border are a “propaganda attempt” and that Hamas is responsible for the bloodshed. “Look...this is a gruesome & unfortunate propaganda attempt. I think the Israeli government has spent weeks trying to handle this without violence, and we find it very unfortunate,” Shah said at a press briefing. “Again, we believe Hamas is responsible.” Fifty-two people have reportedly died and 1,200 have been injured after Israelis fired on protesters attempting to rush the border Monday.
Q: Given that it’s only Palestinians being killed, shouldn’t Israel shoulder some of the blame?
Raj Shah: "Look...this is a gruesome & unfortunate propaganda attempt. The Israeli govt has spent weeks trying to handle this w/o violence... Again, we believe Hamas is responsible." pic.twitter.com/0LcOKcE7qn