Posted 4/5/2024, 7:07:00 PM
Biden Administration Declines Backing for Independent Probe into Strike that Killed WCK Workers
- Biden administration not backing calls for independent probe into strike that killed World Central Kitchen workers
- White House adviser John Kirby said U.S. is reviewing Israeli investigation and "reserving judgment" on need for another probe
- WCK chief José Andrés called for U.S. and allies to demand an independent investigation into the attacks
- Some Democratic lawmakers expressed outrage over strike and raised need for consequences
- Sen. Tim Kaine said U.S. should join call for independent international investigation and hold back on sending offensive weapons to Israel