Before discussing Gaza, White House lowers own standard on civilian deaths

White House sets different standard for air campaign on Syria; Netanyahu, Obama set to discuss Gaza plight in Wednesday meeting.

President Barack Obama holds a National Security Council meeting in the Situation Room of the White House, April 5, 2013.

President Barack Obama holds a National Security Council meeting in the Situation Room of the White House, April 5, 2013.

(photo credit: OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO / PETE SOUZA)

ByMICHAEL WILNER

OCTOBER 1, 2014 16:02