The Anti-Defamation Commission has expressed its horror and shock following the terrorist attack in Paris last week that claimed the lives of 3 people inside the Basilica of Notre-Dame church in Nice, France.
According to French police, the suspect in custody is a young Tunisian migrant from Sfax who arrived in Europe last month.
The victims were Nadine Devillers, 60, mother-of-three Simone Barreto-Silva, 44, and church worker Vincent Loques, 55.
Dr. Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the ADC, issued the following statement:
“We are deeply horrified by this heinous and barbaric terrorist attack.
Our heartfelt thoughts, sympathies and prayers are with the families and loved ones of the victims.
This despicable and cold-blooded massacre was an assault on all of us, and on the core values of free speech, tolerance and diversity.
During this heartbreaking time of grief and mourning, we stand together with the French people and nation as they seek to recover from this traumatic event and bring to justice the perpetrators of this evil crime.
This tragedy is a reminder that no one is safe until radical Islamist terrorism, that knows no bounds and which is afflicting the globe, is defeated.
The international community must prevail in the concerted, sustained fight against violent extremism so as to ensure that the lives of all citizens are protected and that the shared ideals of democracy and freedom are secure.”