TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Saturday that the United States had told Israel to ensure the "safety and security of journalists" after the Israeli military destroyed a Gaza tower block housing media offices.

"We have communicated directly to the Israelis that ensuring the safety and security of journalists and independent media is a paramount responsibility," Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a tweet Saturday after an airstrike carried out by the Israeli regime destroyed the building that houses media outlets in Gaza.

The White House has communicated with Israeli officials following the Israeli military's the White House Press Secretary said in a statement, according to business insider.

Businessinsider cited the New York Times as saying that the Israel regime had claimed it struck the building because it contained military assets belonging to Hamas.

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