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US ‘supports Israel’s right to self-defense’ and calls for de-escalation

The United States fully supports Israel’s right to self-defense, the State Department said Saturday, urging all sides to avoid further escalation as Israeli airstrikes pounded Gaza and the Islamic Jihad group fired rockets at Israel.

At least 24 Palestinians, including six children, have been killed and another 203 injured during Israeli attacks in the past 48 hours, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

Palestinian militants fired more than 400 rockets at Israel – most of which were intercepted – triggering air raid sirens and forcing many residents to run for shelter. There were no reports of casualties from Israeli authorities.

Source: Capital

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