The U.N. Security Council backed away from a statement criticizing Israel for the recent outbreak of violence after it became apparent that the United States would not go along with the document, according to Israeli diplomatic sources. But many of the delegates blasted Israel for what they deemed Israeli provocation and excessive use of violence.
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