US asks Israel to spare innocent Palestinians

Concerned at the recent Palestinian casualties, US has asked Israel to complete its anti-terrorist operations ‘‘as quickly as poss...

Concerned at the recent Palestinian casualties, US has asked Israel to complete its anti-terrorist operations ‘‘as quickly as possible’’ and take steps to prevent further civilian casualties in Israel.

‘‘We condemn the recent Palestinian civilian casualties inflicted by Israeli military activities’’, state department spokeman Philip Reeker said adding ‘‘israel must complete its anti-terrorist operations as quickly as possible to prevent further Israeli casualties’’.

He also offered condolences to the victims’ families on behalf of the United States.

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Reeker also voiced concern over reports that the Israel Defence forces destroyed a World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse, along with more than 500 metric tons of food aid in Gaza earlier this week.

‘‘Bush administration thinks it is critical that the Israelis investigate the circumstances of that incident and take immediate steps to ensure that civilians and humanitarian facilities are not harmed.’’ Reeker said on Wednesday.

‘‘While the Bush administration acknowledges that continued terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and recognises Israel’s need to take legitimate anti-terrorist action, it urges the Israeli government to keep in mind the consequences of their actions’’, Reeker said.

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