Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the U.S. State Department’s allegations that Israel is using excessive force to fight terrorism Thursday, saying that the allegations are unfair, false, and justify Palestinian terrorism.
“This allegation is totally false. It’s also utterly unfair, because it’s so obviously, patently false,” he said.
Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday that the “massive increase” in so-called Israeli settlements has also fed Palestinian “frustration.” State Department spokesperson John Kirby bolstered Kerry’s accusation, saying Wednesday that Israelis are guilty of terrorism.