 The White House has communicated with Israel over the need to ensure the safety of journalists. This comes after the Israeli military destroyed a 12-storey building which houses the offices of the Associated Press and of Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera. White House Press Secretary Jen Paki wrote in a tweet that day, have notified Israel of the importance of an independent media and for the security of newsmen. The Israeli military said the demolished building was also used by the Islamist militant group Hamas.