Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “The Department of State has a huge responsibility of carrying out our diplomatic goals all over the world.”

It means that President Putin is continuing to escalate this war in a manner that is totally unacceptable.

The president has been clear. The secretary has been clear in his discussions with the Israelis that there has to be a plan to ensure for the safety of civilians in Gaza.

Basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements.

We absolutely support Israel's right to defend itself from this brutal attack on its own territory that we all witnessed at over the weekend.