RAMALLAH, May 18, 2007 (WAFA) - Presidency Spokesperson, Nabil Abu Rdeineh, condemned the Israeli ongoing escalation against Gaza Strip which caused the death and injury of tens of citizens.

Abu Rdeineh told WAFA that this escalation will lead the region into more deterioration and instability, demanding the Israeli government to stop its aggressions against the Palestinian people.

He also called upon the Quartet and the USA to immediately intervene to stop this dangerous escalation.

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