The US Office of Palestinian Affairs called on Israelis to “refrain from violence and retaliation” in response to Hamas attacking Israel – then deleted the message.
“We strongly condemn the terrorist attack by Hamas and the loss of life that has been incurred. We urge all parties to refrain from violence and counter-attacks. Violence and violence solve nothing,” the office posted Saturday on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“Why is the @JoeBiden administration telling Israel not to respond to horrific crimes committed by Palestinian terrorists?” Etan Fischberger asked X.
Smoke can be seen in the Rehovot area as rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel on Saturday.REUTERS
After deleting the message, the office wrote it was “monitoring” the situation.
“The US embassy is closely monitoring the security situation due to rocket attacks from Gaza across southern and central Israel. US citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness,” according to the next post on X.
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Later, the account reposted a statement from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemning the attack.
Police evacuate a woman and child from the site of a rocket attack in Israel during violence on Saturday. AP Lourdes Lamela, acting head of the US Office of Palestinian Affairs, and her team called on Israelis to “refrain from violence and retaliation” and then deleted the message, according to reports. AFP via Getty Images
“We strongly condemn the horrific attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israel. We stand in solidarity with the Israeli government and people and express our condolences for the Israeli lives lost in this attack,” the statement said.
The worst attack on Israel in 50 years: How we got here
2005: Israel unilaterally withdraws from the Gaza Strip three decades after winning the territory from Egypt in the Six-Day War.
2006: The terrorist group Hamas wins Palestinian legislative elections.
2007: Hamas takes control of Gaza in a civil war.
2008: Israel launched a military offensive against Gaza after Palestinian terrorists fired rockets into the city of Sderot.
2023: Hamas launches its biggest attack on Israel in 50 years.
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Hamas terrorists are seen taking women hostage and parading them through the streets in a gruesome video.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced “We are at war” and promised Hamas would pay an “unprecedented price.”
Gaza health officials reported 230 Palestinians killed with more than 1,700 injured.
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