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Jerusalem, November 15, 2003
Statement by FM Shalom in light of Terrorist Attacks in Istanbul, Turkey
(Communicated by the Foreign Minister's Bureau)
 ©GPO/Moshe Milner 
Damage in Neve Shalom Synagogue
in Instanbul after bombing
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom extended his
condolences to Turkey and the Turkish people, the Jewish community in
Turkey, and the families of the killed, and sent his wishes for a speedy
recovery to those injured in today's terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey.
The two terrorist attacks at the two synagogues must be seen within the
context of the recent spate of anti-Israel and anti-Jewish incitement in the
Arab world, as well in light of the recent anti Israel and anti Semitic
remarks heard in certain European cities in recent months.
Today's terrorist attacks in Istanbul were targeted against Jews who came to
pray in synagogue, a place of worship, prayer and peace, as well as of
brotherhood. These attacks were perpetrated against Turkey and the Turkish
people, and constitute another link in the chain of global terrorism that
has struck against Mombasa, Bali, Saudi Arabia, and other targets.
Israel expects the entire international community to strongly condemn
today's terrorist acts, and to take every measure and to use all means at
its disposal to fight terrorism and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom will tomorrow (Sunday), November 16, 2003, travel to
Turkey in order to meet with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and
Jewish community leaders and visit the two Istanbul synagogues that were
bombed this morning.
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