U.S. lawmakers briefed on the situation in Israel were told at least four Americans have died in the Hamas attacks, and that the number would likely rise, three sources familiar with the briefing said.
The House and Senate legislators were briefed by phone by Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Sasha Baker, according to a Senate source.
During the call, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., asked for a classified briefing this week for all senators. Another source said lawmakers were told that the U.S. was supporting Israel at a high level, but it was still to be determined what new funding or aid would be needed.
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