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In a brazen midday attack yesterday (02 July), a Palestinian terrorist drove a large construction vehicle through a crowded section of Jerusalem’s Jaffa Road killing three Jerusalem residents and leaving crushed and overturned cars and buses in his wake. Once again, terrorists demonstrated their willingness and desire to harm innocent civilians–including the infants injured in yesterday’s incident.
This attack was particularly disturbing occurring as Israel has made strides in peace negotiations with Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority. Though Hamas has agreed to abide by the Egyptian-brokered “state of calm” in Gaza, the organization’s approval for these actions is a noticeable reminder of the challenges Israel still faces from terrorists.
The State of Israel will continue to ensure its citizens’ right to security while maintaining its commitment to achieving peace with the appropriate bodies. She also calls upon the international community to condemn this attack and others like it in the strongest possible terms and to recognize the continued danger posed by extremist bodies and the necessity of advancing the cause of peace.
See the New York Times for continuing developments. Further analysis can be found through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.