The leaders and employees of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress present their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the Israeli youths killed by Palestinian terrorists. In this hour of sorrow and grief all of our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and with the people of Israel.

The cruel murder of innocent young people once more showed the true face of the inhuman creatures who try to cover their bestial hatred of Jews and the Jewish state with political slogans. However the terrorists and defenders of terrorists may justify themselves, there is no and can be no justification for terror.

Together with all of Israel, with the Jewish communities of the world, we prayed that the kidnapped youths would return hope. We waited and hoped. However, the irremediable happened. Today we can only preserve the memory of those who perished and wholeheartedky support Israel in its fight against terrorism.

The EAJC is certain tha the State of Israel will give an adequate response to this horrible crime and that those involved in it, including those who aided in and inspired the crime, will be prosecuted.

Julius Meinl
EAJC President