US State Dept. Officials Told Not to Use Terms 'De-Escalation/Cease-Fire' About Gaza

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'This is unconscionable and will leave an indelible stain,' said one critic, who urged 'resignations and collective action' to protest the reported policy.

As Israel on Friday bombarded civilians in Gaza and prepared for a ground invasion in response to Hamas' recent attack, U.S. State Department leadership reportedly instructed officials not to publicly use some terms that would advocate for less violence.

' As of Friday, the Palestinian Health Ministry said, Israeli airstrikes had killed at least 1,900 people, including 614 children, and wounded thousands. In addition to the bombing, Israel has imposed a full blockade, cutting off fuel, food, and medicine into the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas-led weekend attack and rocket fire, which has killed more than 1,300 Israelis. The United States already gives Isarel $3.

 

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