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European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and German Chancellor Angela Merkel both issued strong statements in support of Israels right to defend itself on Friday.
Ashton added that she hoped Egyptian Prime Minister Hesham Kandils visit to Gaza on Friday morning would calm the situation.
The rocket attacks by Hamas and other factions in Gaza, which began this current crisis are totally unacceptable for any government and must stop, she said.
Israel has the right to protect its population from these kind of attacks. I urge Israel to ensure that its response is proportionate, she said.
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