At the same time, there are reports of missing Americans and there again, we’re working to verify those reports,” Blinken told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union.”ĬNN reported earlier Sunday that at least three Americans were killed, according to an internal US government memo. “We have reports that several Americans were killed. The Administration told us that they know of four thus far, but, sadly, we know the toll will rise,” Schumer, a Democrat, said in a statement.Įarlier Sunday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US was “working overtime” to verify reports of missing and dead Americans after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel.
“Unfortunately, we know there are Americans who were killed. The Senate majority leader said in a statement that he was briefed Sunday evening by senior national security and State Department officials. At least four Americans have been killed in the attacks in Israel, and US officials expect the death toll to rise, Sen.
