Several US nationals killed in Hamas attack

The US has said that several of its citizens have been killed in the surprise attack on Israel by Palestinian terror group Hamas.

The country, however, is yet to specify the exact number of nationals killed.

“We can confirm the deaths of several US citizens,” AFP quoted a spokesperson for the US National Security Council as saying.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected,” the spokesperson said.

Pledging Washington’s “unwavering” support to Israel, President Joe Biden on Sunday had ordered the deployment of US ships and warplanes in Israel.