US condemns rocket strikes by Palestine on Israel, calls on both sides to de-escalate tensions ANI | Updated: May 11, 2021 11:29 IST
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): The United States on Monday (local time) condemned the barrage of rocket attacks by Palestine on Israel, saying it recognises Israel s legitimate right to defend itself.
Speaking at his daily press briefing, US State of Department spokesperson Ned Price said: Let me start by saying that the United States condemns in the strongest terms the barrage of rocket attacks fired into Israel in recent hours. This is an unacceptable escalation. While we urge de-escalation on all sides, we also recognise Israel s legitimate right to defend itself and to defend its people and its territory. It is critical for all sides to ensure calm and de-escalate tensions and avoid violent confrontations, such as the responsible decision to reroute today s parade, he added.