By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-white-house-holds-briefing-as-u-s-military-aid-arrives-in-israel Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: White House weighs in on military support to Israel, U.S. death toll, safe passage for Gaza civilians Politics Updated on Oct 12, 2023 10:55 AM EDT — Published on Oct 11, 2023 12:51 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The U.S. is in active conversations to achieve safe passage out of Gaza for civilians, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday. Watch the event in the player above. Kirby noted that Israel and Egypt are the two most significant players in the efforts. “We are having active conversations about trying to allow for that safe passage,” Kirby said. “It’s the civilians who did nothing wrong so we want to make sure they have a way out.” Kirby did not release any other details, such as whether aid groups would be able to use the safe corridors to bring in supplies. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is in active conversations to achieve safe passage out of Gaza for civilians, White House National Security spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday. Watch the event in the player above. Kirby noted that Israel and Egypt are the two most significant players in the efforts. “We are having active conversations about trying to allow for that safe passage,” Kirby said. “It’s the civilians who did nothing wrong so we want to make sure they have a way out.” Kirby did not release any other details, such as whether aid groups would be able to use the safe corridors to bring in supplies. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now