Washington – US Secretary of State John Kerry came out with harsh words for those responsible for the abduction of three Israeli teen boys on Thursday night, calling the event a “despicable terrorist act.”
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But the US cannot confirm who is the responsible party, and is still gathering information, the secretary said.
“The United States strongly condemns the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers and calls for their immediate release,” Kerry said in a statement.
“We continue to offer our full support for Israel in its search for the missing teens, and we have encouraged full cooperation between the Israeli and Palestinian security services. We understand that cooperation is ongoing,” he said.
The three yeshiva students, Naftali Frankel, Gilad Shaar, and Eyal Yifrach, 16 and 19 years old respectively, were taken in the West Bank by a terrorist organization, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu told the nation gripped by the event. Netanyahu pointed his finger at Hamas over culpability.
Frankel is a dual American-Israeli citizen.
“We are still seeking details on the parties responsible for this despicable terrorist act, although many indications point to Hamas’ involvement,” Kerry added. “As we gather this information, we reiterate our position that Hamas is a terrorist organization known for its attacks on innocent civilians and which has used kidnapping in the past.”
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36 hours after the abduction, Obama sends Bozo the Clown (aka Kerry) with a very strong message…. ‘Kerry Calls For Immediate Release Of 3 Israeli Teens.’ – Thank you!
why hasn’t the president called the prime minister to offer words of support. Does anyone really believe he is our friend.
Thanks Kerry. As if your promise to do business with Hamas in the last few weeks is any more comforting. Kerry rides the horse of prosperity with one hand in the air and two ears on the floor of hate. This is a man who has not finished his own business of human talent when it comes to bringing several honors to the future. A clown indeed as mentioned in comment 1. And a man who has not finished his respect for human taste. Keep calling them Kerry. I might be impressed if you actually did a better thing and got the free world to talk about this and the violence. Maybe you can save your neshama and bring about a better world by lessening your own anger against the Israeli. Our future is not in your hands.
Gee, how does Kerry’s now labeling hamas a “terrorist organization,” match with his approval last week of the unity Pali/hamas alliance govt.? Speaking out of both sides of the mouth, are we?
oh my–didn’t take Obama too long to say anything did he?
Obama and Kerry, his partner in crime, are just sissies. The statement they need to issue is that this kidnapping is an act of war, and that Israel has full support from United States to use their military might to bring the regime responsible for this to justice. That means that Hamas could be given a deadline to return the three kids unharmed within a few hours or Israel will bomb away and level some cities in Gaza. As far as the retarded argument that military force would jeopardize peace, Please share the last time any Palestinian or other Muslim entity or group ever uttered the term peace except to get international funds for it, though never, ever intending to anything other than to kill Israelis. Don’t bore me with rhetoric. Just give me facts.
I am glad it was even mentioned, and it is most likely because one teen is a US citizen, not anything to do with Israelis. Perhaps Obama’s having teens also hits home, more.