Contrast: J-Street-missing teenagers Kerry-kidnapping, despicable terrorist act

#1. U.S. Condemns Kidnapping of Three Israeli Teenagers

Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC

June 15, 2014
http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2014/06/227599.htm
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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. We
continue to offer our full support for Israel in its search for the missing
teens, and we have encouraged full cooperation between the Israeli and
Palestinian security services. We understand that cooperation is ongoing.

We are still seeking details on the parties responsible for this despicable
terrorist act, although 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.

J Street prays for the safe and quick return of missing Israeli teenagers
June 14th, 2014
http://jstreet.org/blog/post/j-street-prays-for-the-safe-and-quick-return-of-missing-israeli-teenagers_1


#2. J Street prays for the safe and quick return of the three Israeli
teenagers missing since Thursday in the West Bank.

We hope that security forces are able to locate them and bring them home
safely and quickly.

While the security forces do their work and try to find them, our thoughts
are with the students, and our hearts go out to their family and friends.