President Obama Expresses Concern In Call With Israeli Prime Minister Over Rising Gaza Strip Death Toll

In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, U.S. President Barack Obama expressed serious concern about the increasing number of casualties in the Gaza Strip but reaffirmed Israel's right to defend itself. In a White House readout of the call, the president's concern was for Palestinian civilians and Israeli soldiers alike. The president also informed the prime minister Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Cairo soon to find a solution to hostilities and a wa...