White House condemns RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel's Israel remarks

The White House on Monday condemned Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel for calling the terror attacks in Israel a “great opportunity” for Republican candidates to underscore their support for Israel.

“At least nine Americans have lost their lives in these brutal terrorist attacks against the State of Israel. Hundreds of additional innocent people are dead. While apparently some individuals like Ronna McDaniel consider this loss of life and pain a ‘great opportunity,’ most Americans see it as a horrific tragedy,” deputy press secretary Andrew Bates said in a statement.

“As the administration provides assistance to the Israeli Defense Force, this is...