But do they intend to get involved beyond urging restraint on both sides?

Israelis complain that they find the American policy of urging restraint to be contradictory.

"We continue to urge restraint and the commencement of dialogue."

I urge restraint by both sides of this tragic conflict.

We continue to urge restraint in the situation overall.

"Whether or not urging restraint played a factor, it's difficult to call."

Senior Kurdish officials say they are urging restraint from their people.

However, I urge restraint from a position of strength.

"We have a position urging military restraint," she said.

But it still makes sense for Washington to urge future restraint by all.