US says Israel has ‘right to defend itself’ after Lebanon rockets

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

The United States says ally Israel has the right to defend itself after a barrage of rockets from Lebanon.

“Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad. We recognize Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against all forms of aggression,” State Department spokesman Vedant Patel tells reporters.

“We condemn the launch of rockets from Lebanon and Gaza… and we recognize Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against all forms of aggression.”

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