The White House said on Thursday that the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas will not affect the U.S.’ security commitments to South Korea, Ukraine and other allies.

John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, made the remarks during a press briefing when asked how the Middle East crisis will affect the U.S.’ security strategy for the Korean Peninsula.

He dismissed concerns over a possible negative impact on Washington’s security commitment to South Korea, saying that the U.S. has the capacity to handle multiple obligations.

Kirby said that the U.S. has global responsibilities related to its national security interests, adding that support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia is continuing.

He went on to say that the U.S. is also working hard in the Indo-Pacific to shore up its alliances and partnerships and to try to increase stability, security and prosperity throughout the region, and there are no concerns about Washington’s ability to work on multiple fronts.

Regarding a report on the suspected use of North Korean weapons by Hamas, the U.S. official said that he does not have information to confirm the report.