PM Sharon Statement On Jewish Terrorist Attack

2005-08-04

Communicated by the Prime Minister's Media Adviser

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon this evening (Thursday), 4.8.05, released the following statement following the terrorist attack in Shfaram:

"This was a reprehensible act by a bloodthirsty Jewish terrorist who sought to attack innocent Israeli citizens. This terrorist event was a deliberate attempt to harm the fabric of relations among all Israeli citizens. Terrorism by civilians against civilians is the most dangerous thing affecting the future of the State of Israel and its stability as a democracy. On my behalf and that of the Government, I send condolences to the families of those who were murdered and my best wishes for a quick recovery to those who were wounded. The entire State of Israel, regardless of race, religion or sex, strongly condemns this act of terrorism. The Government is determined to protect the lives of Israel's citizens, from all ethnic communities and sectors; I have instructed the security services to accord the highest priority to investigating this terrorist attack. At this difficult hour for the State of Israel, I call on all public leaders in Israel - Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Druze - to work together in an effort to maintain the internal fabric of relations and to act responsibly and with restraint, and to allow the legal authorities to finish their investigation of this awful terrorist attack."

Source: IMRA – Independent Media Review and Analysis