Today, Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC) issued the following statement in response to the deadly terrorist attack inside the Pulse Club in Orlando that claimed the lives of 50 people and 53 others wounded. According to news reports, the attack by Omar Mateen is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
“The ADC is deeply shocked and condemns in the strongest possible terms this evil attack. Once again, we see an act of unspeakable brutality fuelled by hate and extremism targeting innocent people based on their sexual orientation. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and the LGBTI community, and we wish the injured a full and speedy recovery. During this time of grief and mourning, we stand together with the people of Florida and with the American nation as they seek to recover from this heartbreaking episode. This tragedy is a stark reminder that radical ideologies and lone-wolf terrorism remain a serious and potent threat to communities around the world. It is the duty of all nations to stand together so as prevail in the concerted, sustained fight against global terrorism and to ensure that the lives of all citizens are protected and that the shared values of democracy, respect and freedom are secure.”
The Anti-Defamation Commission, founded in 1979, is Australia’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through educational programs that combat bigotry, prejudice and all forms of hatred.
For further information please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on (03) 9272 5677