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15:09, December 28, 2008 |
The United States on Saturday urged Israel to avoid civilian casualties in its reprisal strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza.
"The United States urges Israel to avoid civilian casualties as it targets Hamas in Gaza," U.S. National Security Council spokesman Gordon Johndroe said in a brief statement.
He also asked Hamas to stop its rocket attacks.
"Hamas' continued rocket attacks into Israel must cease if the violence is to stop. Hamas must end its terrorist activities if it wishes to play a role in the future of the Palestinian people," Johndroe added.
The statement came hours after Israel launched airstrikes into Gaza in retaliation against Hamas' continued artillery fire at southern Israel.
At least 155 people in the besieged enclave have reportedly been killed in the recent wave of Israeli airstrikes.
Israeli military said it was ready to continue intensified operations against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip for as long as necessary.
Source: Xinhua
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