post shared on social media National security spokesman John Kirby has been quoted as saying that no civilians were killed in Gaza.
White House National Security Council Press Secretary John Kirby:
“The number of civilian casualties is zero.”
So what are the 12,000 dead bodies of children we saw? terrorist? Is it imaginary?
America is a fucking swamp.
— Tiberius (@ecomarxi) January 28, 2024
Verdict: Misleading
The clip is taken out of context. Kirby had argued that the “correct” number of casualties should be zero.
Fact check:
The US Navy shot down three Iranian drones and a ballistic missile recently launched from Houthi-held territory in Yemen. the hill report. The USS Carney shot down the drone and reported no injuries in the attack.
A post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows Kirby during a press conference insisting that no civilians were killed in Gaza. The post shows Kirby addressing reporters behind a podium in a press conference room.
“The correct number of civilian casualties is zero,” he said in the video. “However, we see no evidence to support allegations of genocidal intent or actions by the IDF.”
The caption reads: “White House National Security Council Press Secretary John Kirby: “Zero civilian casualties.'' So what are the 12,000 dead bodies of children we saw? terrorist? Is it imaginary? America is a fucking swamp. ”
The post is fabricated.inside context of Press conference Kirby State had stated that civilians should never be killed during military conflicts. Mr Kirby insisted that although civilians had been killed, there was no evidence of “genocidal intent or conduct”.
Kirby Admitted Civilian deaths at an earlier press conference. “It is not the Israeli Defense Forces' strategy to kill innocent people. It happens, we admit that. Each is a tragedy.”
this comes after united nations tribunal Orders Israel to take measures to prevent genocide; Associated Press report.of Exit Also It was reported that 25,000 Palestinians were killed in Gaza. (Related: Houthi rebels claim they attacked US warship in Red Sea)
This isn't the first time misinformation has been shared online. Check Your Fact debunks a video purporting to show a warship off the coast of Yemen.
