Attacks in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv – SecCo Presidential statement

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SECURITY COUNCIL

After consultations of the Security Council held on 4 March 1996, the President of the Security Council issued the following statement to the media on behalf of the Council:

"The members of the Security Council condemn the terrorist attacks in Jerusalem on 3 March and in Tel Aviv on 4 March.  They extend their sympathy and deepest condolences to the Government and people of Israel and to the families of the victims.  They wish a speedy recovery of the wounded.

"These vile acts had the clear purpose of trying to undermine Middle East peace efforts through such terror.  The members of the Security Council reiterate their support for the peace process and call on the parties to consolidate it and to increase their cooperation in curbing violence and combating such terrorism."

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