State ‘disturbed’ by reports of Mughrabi square naming
The State Department called \”disturbing\” reports that Palestinian Authority officials attended the renaming of a square after a terrorist, saying it condemned such commemorations. \”We are very disturbed by these reports and are seeking clarification from the Palestinian Authority,\” a State Department official told JTA. \”We condemn any commemoration of acts of terrorism and underscore that all parties have an obligation to end incitement.\”