Attack in Netanya – SecGen statement – UNOG press release

SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS BOMB ATTACK IN ISRAEL,

APPEALS FOR CONTINUATION OF PEACE PROCESS

      GENEVA,  23  January  (UN  Information Service)  —  Secretary-General Boutros  Boutros-Ghali has learned with shock  and dismay of the bomb attack in Israel near Netanya, north of Tel Aviv, on Sunday and regrets the loss of life and the injuries  that have been caused.  He  condemns in the strongest possible terms this abhorrent act of terrorism.

      The  Secretary-General extends  his condolences  to the  Government of Israel and  the families and colleagues  of those killed and  wounded in the attack.  The Secretary-General also  expresses his concern  over the potential  impact of this gross act of political violence on the ongoing peace process.  He urges all sides concerned to continue to pursue peace.

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