Statement by State Department on Mosque Attack in the West Bank

The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms today’s most recent vandalizing of a mosque, as well as the burning of three cars, in the West Bank village of Deir Istiya. Hateful, dangerous, and provocative actions such as these are never justified.

We note that the Israeli Government has pledged to capture those responsible for these reprehensible attacks and to bring the perpetrators to justice. We encourage law enforcement officials…