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U.S. blames Hamas for violence

December 27, 2008

WASHINGTON (JTA) -- The Bush administration blamed Hamas for the escalation of violence on the Israel-Gaza Strip border and noted the humanitarian needs of Gazans.

Israel launched massive air raids Saturday in retaliation for an intensification of rocket attacks from Gaza, which is controlled by the Hamas terrorist group.

"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 U.S. State Department said. "The United States calls on all concerned to address the urgent humanitarian needs of the innocent people of Gaza."

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