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Deaths of Naftali Frankel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar
Deaths of Naftali Frankel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar
Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of
State
Washington, DC
June 30, 2014
The news of the murder of these three Israeli teenagers -- Naftali Fraenkel, Gilad Shaar, and Eyal Yifrach -- is simply devastating. We all had so much hope that this story would not end this way. As a father, there are no words to express such a horrific loss that shakes all people of conscience. We pray for these three boys and their families, and together we grieve with all the people of Israel. Knowing that Naftali was also an American citizen makes this an especially heavy blow not just to Israel, but to the United States.
We condemn this despicable terrorist act in the strongest possible terms. The killing of innocent youths is an outrage beyond any understanding or rationale, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. This is a time for all to work towards that goal without destabilizing the situation.
ENDS
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