10 December 2004
U.S. Urges Restraint in Wake of Israeli Rocket Attack in Gaza
"Israel should consider the consequences of its actions," State Dept. says
In a statement released by the State Department December 9, the United States urged Israel to "consider the consequences of its actions" in the wake of its missile strike earlier in the day in Gaza, which wounded Jamal Abu Samhadana, head of the Popular Resistance Committee, in his car.
Following is the text of the statement:
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
December 9, 2004
[Washington, D.C.]
QUESTION TAKEN AT DECEMBER 9, 2004 DAILY PRESS BRIEFING
Israel/Palestinians: Israeli Rocket Attack in Gaza
Question: Comment on Israeli missile strike on Jamal Abu Samhadana, head of the Popular Resistance Committees' car in Gaza.
Answer: We understand Israel's need to defend itself from attacks, but Israel should consider the consequences of its actions.
We urge all parties, especially at this moment of opportunity for progress, to remain focused on measures to bring an end to violence and terror, and to avoid actions that escalate tension and create obstacles to implementing the roadmap and realizing the President's two-state vision.
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(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)
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