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“We are fighting on many fronts. In Jerusalem, Gaza, in other parts of Israel. Terrorist organizations in Gaza crossed the red line on the night of Jerusalem Day, firing rockets at Jerusalem,” Netanyahu said.
“It just came to our attention then. We will not tolerate attacks against our territory, our citizens and our soldiers, he added.” Those who attack us will pay a very high price. “
AFP / “Scanpix” nuotr./Jeruzalė
The United States has condemned Hamas’ rocket attacks on Israel
The United States on Monday condemned Hamas’ rocket attacks on Israel by the Islamist movement that controls the Gaza Strip as an “unacceptable escalation” and reiterated its call for a reduction in tensions in Jerusalem.
“The United States strongly condemns the series of rocket attacks against Israel in recent hours. This is an unacceptable escalation,” State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters.
“We also recognize Israel’s legitimate right to defend and defend its people and territory,” he added.
Israel launched airstrikes on targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday night when Hamas fired multiple rockets at a Jewish state in response to major unrest at the Al Aqsa mosque complex in Jerusalem.
The United States praised Israel’s decision to cancel an even larger march planned to commemorate the occupation of East Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in 1967.
After an Israeli court last week authorized the eviction of several Palestinian families from a district in annexed East Jerusalem, the United States tried to ease tensions last weekend, including through a telephone conversation with the national security adviser of the President Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan, with a relevant Israeli official.
“We welcome the steps taken by the Israeli government in recent days to prevent provocations,” Price said.
“It is essential that all parties guarantee peace and reduce tensions and avoid violent confrontations,” the State Department added.
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