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Source: http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2014/06/227599.htm
U.S. Condemns Kidnapping of Three Israeli Teenagers
(State Department) U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry issued the following statement on Sunday: "The United States strongly condemns the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers and calls for their immediate release. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. We hope for their quick and safe return home....Many indications point to Hamas' involvement. As we gather this information, we reiterate our position that Hamas is a terrorist organization known for its attacks on innocent civilians and which has used kidnapping in the past."