Exclusive: Twenty-four representatives led by Ocasio-Cortez, Pocan and McCollum ‘express deep concern about intensifying war’ in letter
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    In a letter to the US president seen by the Guardian, representatives led by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Mark Pocan of Wisconsin and Betty McCollum of Minnesota say at least 4,500 children have been killed and at least 1,700 reported missing during Israel’s withering offensive.

    But as the death toll in Gaza mounts the president, under pressure from his left flank, is now asking the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to restrain some tactics to ease civilian suffering.

    John Kirby, a spokesperson for the national security council, told reporters on Tuesday: “I want to be clear, when we’re talking ceasefire versus pause, there’s a difference.

    The letter also commends White House efforts to expand humanitarian supplies but warns that these have had limited impact on the ground and risks undermining US credibility in the region.

    The members welcome Biden’s past remarks acknowledging US mistakes in the aftermath of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington DC and thank him for calling for a humanitarian pause for the sake of aid and diplomacy.

    “However, given the present lack of an apparent and clear strategic plan, we encourage a redoubling of efforts to achieve rapid de-escalation through a ceasefire and robust, regional engagement that includes international humanitarian organizations.

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