White House spokesman Josh Earnest cited statements from the U.N. Blaming Israel for the shelling, as well as the Israeli government's acknowledgment that it was firing in the area of the school. Earnest says that while the U.S. Supports a full investigation into the matter, "it does not appear there's a lot of doubt about whose artillery was involved." In its initial statements after the shelling, the White House condemned the attack but specifically did not assign responsibility.