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White House condemns violence in West Bank, Jerusalem

White House condemns violence in West Bank, Jerusalem
White House condemns violence in West Bank, Jerusalem
"We call upon all parties to take affirmative steps to restore calm and refrain from actions and rhetoric that would further inflame tensions in that region of the world."
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The White House expressed deep concern on Wednesday about the escalating violence in the West Bank and Jerusalem and urgedĀ Israelis and Palestinians to restore calm after a spate of attacks.

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"The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms violence againstĀ Israelis and Palestinian civilians," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said at a news briefing.

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