The ADC has expressed its grief and shock at a Palestinian terrorist assault in the Ofra Junction in the West Bank that claimed the life of Sgt. Elhai Teharlev, 20. Another soldier was wounded in the car-ramming attack that was perpetrated by Malek Ahmad Mousa Hamed, who has now been apprehended by Israeli defence forces.
Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the ADC, issued the following statement:
“I am shocked and distressed by the cowardly attack in which, once again, innocent Israeli blood has been spilled. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family members of Sgt. Elhai Teharlev, whose lives has been scarred forever and we wish the wounded them a speedy recovery. It clear that we have not seen the end of the spate of terrorist violence by Palestinians that has claimed many lives. It is important to realise that this attack did not happen in a vacuum, but is a result of the anti-Israel and anti-Jewish incitement so prevalent in Palestinian society which glorifies and celebrates terrorists and violence. This terrorist act is directly related to the disturbing climate of escalating anti-Jewish incitement and demonization of Israel promoted by the Palestinian media and the Palestinian authority. As we have said repeatedly, it is the duty of all civilized nations to not only fight together against the perpetrators of such crimes that threaten us all, but to target those who inspire and support such atrocities. Therefore, it is imperative that the international community condemn this heinous act and demand that President Abbas abandon his dangerous and inflammatory rhetoric and recommit to non-violence and to a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”
The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission, founded in 1979, is Australia’s leading organization fighting racism through educational programs that combat bigotry, prejudice and all forms of hatred.
For further information please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on 9272 5677.