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US condemns bombing of bus in Israel

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Press Trust of India Washington
The United States has strongly condemned the bombing of a bus near Tel Aviv in Israel and reiterated its commitment towards the Israeli security.

"We strongly condemn the bombing of a bus near Tel Aviv today. Our thoughts are with those affected and with the Israeli people at this time," State Department spokesperson Jen Psaki said in a statement yesterday.

"Violent acts targeting civilians are deplorable. We reaffirm our unshakable bond with Israel and our solidarity with the Israeli people," Psaki said.

A bomb that Israeli authorities suspect was planted by Palestinian militants exploded in a bus near Tel Aviv yesterday.
 

The bus was occupied by twelve people when a passenger identified a suspicious package. It contained a pressure cooker, which exploded moments after the bus driver evacuated the vehicle.

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First Published: Dec 23 2013 | 10:05 AM IST

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