Israeli security forces stand guard in front of the Damascus Gate near the Old City of Jerusalem. (photo credit:AFP PHOTO)
Washington– Israel has a right to defend itself and the United States has not determined its law enforcement has used “excessive force” against Palestinians amid the recent wave of violence sweeping the country, State Department spokesman John Kirby said on Thursday.
Kirby’s comments came one day after he said the State Department had seen credible reports of the use of such force.
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