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Obama Admin Refuses to Condemn Palestinians for Wave of Terrorism
by Staff
October 13, 2015
A spokesman for the Obama administration Tuesday refused to identify Palestinians as the perpetrators of a wave of Palestinian terrorist attacks that have left dozens of Israelis dead and wounded in the past weeks. Associated Press reporter Matt Lee pressed the State Department spokesman to explain why the administration says it delivers the same message to both Israeli and Palestinian leaders when only Palestinians are carrying out terrorist attacks. “Does the United States believe–does the administration believe–that Israel is inciting or not condemning violence?” Lee asked. Spokesman Mark Toner replied, “I think what we’ve been very clear about saying is that we want to see both sides take affirmative steps.” “So the U.S. – the administration sees both sides at fault here, is that correct?” Lee asked. READ MORE
Obama Admin Refuses to Condemn Palestinians for Wave of Terrorism