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US says Israel has ‘right to defend itself’ after Lebanon rockets
The United States said Thursday that its ally Israel had the right to defend itself after a barrage of rockets from Lebanon following soaring tension over Jerusalem.
“We condemn the launch of rockets from Lebanon and Gaza,” State Department spokesman Vedant Patel told reporters.
“Our commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad, and we recognize Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself against all forms of aggression.”
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