Attacks in Ashkelon, Jerusalem – SecCo President statement – Press release

PRESIDENT OF SECURITY COUNCIL MAKES STATEMENT TO PRESS ON MEMBERS' BEHALF

CONCERNING TERRORIST ATTACKS IN JERUSALEM AND ASHKELON

The following statement was made to the press by the President of the Security Council, after Council consultations on Sunday, 25 February:

—  Members of the Council condemn all acts of terrorism, including today's attack on buses in Jerusalem and Ashkelon;

—  Members of the Council extend their deepest sympathies to the Government and people of Israel, especially the families of the victims;

—  Members of the Council reaffirm strong support for the peace process in the Middle East.

—  They call upon all parties to spare no effort to take all possible actions to continue to support, consolidate, and advance the peace process.

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