Minister Ellwood statement on Jerusalem attack

Monday 09 Jan 2017 @ 13:10
Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, condemned the attack in Jerusalem yesterday.

Minister Ellwood yesterday said:

I condemn the horrific terrorist attack that took place today in Jerusalem, which has left four dead and several injured. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

There can be absolutely no justification for terrorism.

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