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Israel Bombs Gaza's Only Rehab Hospital: Staff Forced to Evacuate Paralyzed Patients After Shelling
Israel accepts UN-proposed 'pause' as Hamas rockets fall – the day's events
Obama also said he's "heartbroken by the deaths of innocent civilians … of men, women and children in Gaza … and that's why we've been working toward a ceasefire."
"Israel accepted a ceasefire … unfortunately, Hamas continued to fire rockets at civilians, thereby prolonging the conflict."
He said the US continues to support Egypt's efforts to mediate, and urged restraint: "We stress the continued need to protect civilians in Gaza and Israel."
Obama also said he was "proud that the Iron Dome system has saved many Israeli lives".
Then stuck his thumb up his ass and did nothing about it.Obama also said he's "heartbroken by the deaths of innocent civilians …