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UNESCO DIRECTOR-GENERAL CONDEMNS<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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TERRORIST BOMBINGS IN ISRAEL<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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\t<\/span><\/strong>Paris, 26 February – UNESCO Director-General Federico Mayor today strongly condemned the terrorist bombings in Israel on Sunday.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\t<\/span>Two suicide bombers attacked a crowded commuter bus in Jerusalem and a group of Israeli soldiers in the coastal town of Ashkelon, killing at least 26 persons and injuring more than 80, according to media reports.<\/p><\/div>\n

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\t<\/span>"I condemn in the strongest possible terms these horrifying attacks obviously carried out by persons with a vested interest in prolonging hatred," Mr Mayor said.  "But they cannot prevail.  The peace process negotiations must continue.  UNESCO gives its wholehearted support to all those working for a durable culture of peace in the Middle East that will end such senseless violence.  I express my condolences to the families of those killed."<\/p><\/div>\n

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