WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is having active discussions with Israel to help transport Gaza civilians as Israel strikes the enclave after a deadly Hamas attack over the weekend, White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Wednesday.

"We believe that safe passage is important and we want to see a safe passage corridor opened up," Kirby said.

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He said 22 Americans were killed and 17 remain unaccounted for in Israel.