US Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented in a joint statement with Prime Minister Netanyahu: "What sets democracies apart from terrorists is the value we place on life and dignity, and that's what makes us who we are. That's why we hold ourselves to a different standard and examine ourselves when we fall short. That's why it's important to take every possible precaution to avoid harming civilians, and why we mourn the loss of every innocent life."