European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - December 24, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Thursday december 24, 19b7 the stars and stripes Page 9 . Assails Israel s handling of riots cites use of live ammo against civilians Washington in i the administration on tuesday sharply criticised Israel s handling of prompts and riots in the of pied West Bank and Gaza strip parlay ulary the military s uhf of live us munition against civilians. President Keagan said the violence was regrettable hut added there has been provocation on Shoih sides he said stall i part mini officials were talking with the parties to get them to cease. Reagan commented in the situation at an Oval office ceremony where he signed a deficit reduction package. Told that israeli tenders said they would not be swayed by world opinion he said. Well they might not be concerned hut maybe the Sci old is . Optic ifs have expressed concern about the Mailer la Israel and have been engaged in diplomatic Sci rings Kiili pal cunnian Leader As Well As Israel and neighbouring Arab countries to find a Way to end he Vincent clashes said White House spokesman Mirlin Pikwa Ler. We View he continuing violence Wilh serious Fitzwater said. It is Lime far both sides to step Back from confront Linn before there Are More tragic both sides share a responsibility for this violence he continued. Demon mentions and riots on one Side unit harsh Security measures and excessive use of live ammunition on the other cannot substitute for a genuine Filz Walcer declined to name the pales Tinian representatives or the Arab coun tries the administration has contacted. He also would no discuss specifics of those talks but he did say that . Officials have asked for restraint in the use of live ammunition by Israel. The White House statement came on the a that Israel sen i Mure troops to Trie West Bank and Gaza strip. Israeli leaders pledged to gel Lough on palestini an rioters. At least 22 arabs have been killed in two weeks of violence. Riding in i he Region began after an israeli businessman was killed in the Gaza strip and several arabs died the following Day dec. 9, in a traffic Acci Dent involving an israeli truck. Tensions have been exacerbated with Arab resentment of the Way Israel has handled the protests which led to a Gen eral strike monday by arabs. Fiu Walcer criticized Israel s continuing occupation of i he Region saying it is exacting a loll an the 1.5 million palestinians in the territories and on Israel As the effects of occupation Are nol fell in the territories alone. They also dam age the self respect and world opinion of the israeli people he added. Beyond i he Impact on individual palestinians and israelis the continuing violence undermines prospects fur serious Altum Piti at economic Progress in the territories and the broader peace pro the White House rebuke went beyond previous administration statements on Israel s behaviour since the violence began. The state department on monday had urged restraint on both sides and said the administration was deeply grieved Over the situation. The depart ment issued a safety warning to Ameri cans travelling in the Region. On tuesday slate department Deputy spokeswoman Phyllis Oakley echoed the White House rebuke of Israel s harsh Security measure and said the violence demonstrates the need for a common commitment by All parties to Deal with the underlying problem. The current situation absence of Progress in the peace process is not viable she said. Time is not working in favor of a settlement people Arab sources at the United nations said monday the United slates had agreed to abstain on a Resolution identifying Israel As the occupying party and the Sun a nut and the weather is mild in flints Switzerland. Mori Nuzhat no Snow no go hould to lint except thai Flimel. A ski result. With Molj above Nurm Jil. Snow there was hard to find and of were skier. Elro Najy deploring policies and actions resulting in the killing Gnu wounding of defenceless Ivik Simun however efforts to Pui the Resolution together fell apart monday night As arabs tried to toughen the language. Fitzwater said he would not speculate on hmm the United stale might act on such resolutions Al the . The United Stales in the past has often abstained on resolutions critical of its longtime ally Israel. A veto would Block such resolutions from passage hut an abstention would nut. Fitzwalter acknowledged that despite . Diplomatic Affons the Mcminns have nol and he added. It becomes More serious All the time. We simply Felt in was valuable to reiterate our position through tuesday s statement. We Are actively engaged in Diplo Matic discussions on this matter. We Are reviewing it with a number of officials in the area. We Are hopeful thai some change can come about bul i am just nut Al Liberty to discuss the specifics the spokesman added under questioning. Oakley said thai in any negotiating process Israel s requirements would be Security and Freedom from threats of Vio Lence and terrorism. For palestinians negotiations must address legitimate rights and just requirements she said. Souther kids ask Santa for animals it s the night before c Hris Imas and All through Leif workshop Santa is Busy packing his Sleigh with gifts for Good Girts and boy ,. Santa is also still answering All the let ters he received Subhan and Primina Souther of Rohnn main a. Germany write. 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