War against terror cannot be fought in Afghan homes: Karzai to Obama:
President Karzai stressed that in addition to the enemy infiltration into security forces, inappropriate treatment of Afghan troops by the foreign forces is an important cause that has instigated the unfortunate phenomenon. Ref. Source 2
Panetta says Karzai should thank, not criticize, allied forces fighting in Afghanistan:
"I think it would be helpful if the president, every once in a while, expressed his thanks for the sacrifices that have been made by those who have fought and died for Afghanistan, rather than criticizing them." Ref. Source 9
Karzai summon NATO commander over civilian deaths:
"Pointing to a commitment Gen. Allen had previously made not to conduct any air strike or bombing in residential areas, President Karzai reminded that such incidents must strictly be avoided in future and any recurrence is not acceptable." Ref. Source 5
Karzai accuses US and Taliban of double speak:
The bombings, which the Taliban claimed responsibility for, "Were not to show [Taliban] prowess to the United States. They were in the service of the United States. They were in the service of the rhetoric of '2014'. It was meant to scare us, [to show] if they [foreign forces] are not here, 'we will not leave you alone'", Karzai said. Ref. Source 1