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Situation in Gaza

Sunday, 28 December 2008, 6:14 pm
Press Release: US State Department

Situation in Gaza

Secretary Condoleezza Rice

Washington, DC

December 27, 2008

The United States strongly condemns the repeated rocket and mortar attacks against Israel and holds Hamas responsible for breaking the ceasefire and for the renewal of violence in Gaza. The ceasefire should be restored immediately. The United States calls on all concerned to address the urgent humanitarian needs of the innocent people of Gaza.

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