WASHINGTON The United States on Monday confirmed the death of nine Americans in Israel during the violence in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

"We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected, and wish those injured a speedy recovery. We continue to monitor the situation closely and remain in touch with our Israeli partners, particularly the local authorities," a National Security Council spokesperson said in a statement.

(Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk and Katharine Jackson)