[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA:
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said that around 7 pm on October 24th an IDF
force operating between Silward and Route 60 identified a Palestinian
throwing a Molotov cocktail towards the highway, often frequented by Israeli
vehicles.
The force used precise fire aimed at the direction of the terrorist, killing
him.
Question: Why wasn't State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki able to come
up with a formula in the wording of the statement below to indicate that the
United States of America does not condone, under any circumstances, the
throwing of firebombs?
This isn't a minor mater.
Our Palestinian "peace partners" include throwing rocks and firebombs to
murder Israelis as part of "non-violent resistance" and "peaceful protest".
And then the Americans turn around and praise the "Palestinians moderates"
for advocating "non-violent resistance" and "peaceful protest".
America should take a stand.
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Death of U.S. Minor in Silwad
Press Statement
Jen Psaki
Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
October 24, 2014
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2014/10/233356.htm
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The United States expresses its deepest condolences to the family of a U.S.
citizen minor who was killed by the Israeli Defense Forces during clashes in
Silwad on October 24. Officials from the U.S. Consulate General in
Jerusalem are in contact with the family and are providing all appropriate
consular assistance. We call for a speedy and transparent investigation, and
will remain closely engaged with the local authorities, who have the lead on
this investigation. We continue to urge all parties to help restore calm
and avoid escalating tensions in the wake of the tragic recent incidents in
Jerusalem and the West Bank.
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