White House: Israel Consulted Trump Admin Before Gaza Strikes/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Trump administration was consulted by Israel before launching airstrikes in Gaza that killed hundreds of Palestinians, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Speaking on Fox News’ “Hannity” show, Leavitt reaffirmed that Trump supports Israel’s military actions and warned that Hamas, the Houthis, and Iran will “pay a price” for their actions. The strikes shattered a ceasefire in place since January, and Hamas accused Israel of unilaterally violating the agreement. Meanwhile, Washington also launched airstrikes in Yemen, killing at least 53 Houthis in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping.
U.S. Approved Israeli Strikes in Gaza Before Launch: Quick Looks
- White House Consultation: Israel informed the Trump administration before striking Gaza.
- Karoline Leavitt Statement: Trump supports Israel’s military actions and warned Hamas, Iran, and the Houthis will “pay a price.”
- Ceasefire Shattered: Hamas accused Israel of violating the truce and escalating the war.
- 48,000+ Dead in Gaza: Health officials report the war has killed tens of thousands and displaced nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents.
- Trump’s Controversial Gaza Plan: His proposal to “redevelop” Gaza has been widely condemned as ethnic cleansing.
- U.S. Strikes in Yemen: Washington launched airstrikes on Houthis, killing at least 53 fighters after attacks on shipping vessels.
White House: U.S. Consulted Before Israeli Strikes on Gaza
Trump Administration Approved Israel’s Deadly Strikes
The Trump administration was consulted before Israel launched airstrikes on Gaza that killed hundreds of Palestinians, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Monday night.
“The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza tonight,” Leavitt told Fox News’ “Hannity”.
The strikes, which ended a fragile ceasefire with Hamas, are the most violent since the January 19 truce agreement. Hamas officials condemned the attack, saying Israel violated the ceasefire unilaterally.
Trump’s Warning: “All Hell Will Break Loose”
Leavitt doubled down on Trump’s hardline stance, stating:
“As President Trump has made it clear—Hamas, the Houthis, Iran, all those who seek to terrorize not just Israel, but also the United States of America, will see a price to pay. All hell will break loose.”
Trump previously warned that Hamas must release all hostages in Gaza or “let hell break out.”
Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
The war has now killed more than 48,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday have led to:
- Hundreds of casualties, mostly women and children
- Mass displacement of 2.3 million people
- Widespread hunger and destruction across Gaza
Israel denies allegations of genocide and war crimes, but human rights groups and the U.N. have strongly criticized its military campaign.
Trump’s Controversial Plan for Gaza
Trump’s proposal to “redevelop” Gaza has been widely condemned by:
- Palestinians and Arab states
- The United Nations
- Human rights organizations
Critics argue Trump’s plan would amount to ethnic cleansing, forcibly removing Palestinians from Gaza under the guise of reconstruction.
U.S. Launches Airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis
While Israel targeted Gaza, Washington launched airstrikes on Yemen, killing at least 53 Houthis, according to Houthi sources.
The U.S. military response followed more than 100 Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea since November 2023.
What’s Next?
- Will Israel expand its military operation in Gaza?
- How will Hamas respond to the ceasefire collapse?
- Will Trump push forward with his controversial Gaza redevelopment plan?
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