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From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
US blames Hamas for ceasefire breakdown
Earlier Tuesday, the United States said it was “very concerned” about the violation of an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, placing the blame for rocket fire from the Gaza Strip on the shoulders of Hamas.
“We are very concerned about today’s development and condemn the renewed rocket fire,” State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf said at a press briefing.
She noted that the US had confirmed that rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, and that “Hamas has security responsibility for Gaza.”
Harf reiterated that the US supports Israel’s right to defend itself against terror attacks from Gaza.
— Rebecca Shimoni Stoil
US State Department deputy spokeswoman Marie Harf (screen capture: Youtube)
