The U.S. ambassador to Israel voiced support for Israel’s response to Palestinian rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. “We have had extensive dialogue with your government over the last several days,” Richard Jones told reporters Sunday before talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom. “We all know that the terrorists are trying to provoke Israel at a very sensitive time, and we understand exactly what the government’s position is
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