German FM: Israel has right to protect its citizens
By JPOST.COM STAFF
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said on Thursday Israel has a "legitimate right to defend itself" and protect its own citizens against rocket attacks from the Gaza strip.Speaking at a conference in Paris, Westerwelle added: "Now it is necessary that everyone contributes to deescalating the situation."He called upon all parties involved to act "wisely" in an effort to deescalate the crisis.
Launches from Lebanon land in open areas in Upper Galilee