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White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Sunday would not acknowledge differences between the U.S. and Israel over the military assault on Gaza, but emphasized that Washington was being candid with its ally.
Wennesland said the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza has reported over 5,000 Palestinians killed so far, including over 1,100 women, 2,000 children as well as journalists, medical workers and first responders, with more than 15,000 injured.
"I believe it was necessary to set the record straight – especially out of respect to the victims and to their families," he said.
Over 5,000 civilians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
President Ramaphosa along with several South African politicians have pledged their solidarity with Palestine.