Kerry: Crisis in Israel, Gaza, needs de-escalation

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BEIJING (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. is trying to stem the surging violence in Israel and Gaza in a way that allows the Jewish state to continue defending itself from Hamas rocket fire.

Kerry, in Beijing for a summit with Chinese leaders, says it’s a “dangerous moment” for the Mideast.

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