Over 25,000 women and children killed by Israel in Gaza, Pentagon chief says [NSTTV]

By Reuters - March 1, 2024 @ 2:53pm

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday (Feb 29) that more than 25,000 women and children had been killed by Israel since Oct 7, adding that Israel can and should do more to protect civilians.

During a congressional hearing, Austin was asked how many Palestinian women and children had been killed by Israel and Austin replied: "It is over 25,000."

Austin added that about 21,000 precision guided munitions had been provided to Israel since the start of its war in Gaza. — REUTERS

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. The committee held a hearing on A Review of Defense Secretary Austin’s Unannounced Absence. — AFP pic
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifies during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. The committee held a hearing on A Review of Defense Secretary Austin’s Unannounced Absence. — AFP pic