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The UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia condemned the islamistic terror attack. An attack that was perpetrated by a “Palestinian” terrorist near a synagogue in Neve Yaakov, a neighborhood in Jerusalem. 7 people were murdered, as VonNaftali reported.
The statements in full quotes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs UAE wrote: “The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack near a synagogue in Jerusalem, which resulted in a number of deaths and multiple injuries.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.
The Ministry also expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government of Israel and its people, and to the families of the victims of this heinous crime, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom Bahrain wrote: “The Kingdom of Bahrain condemned the terrorist attack that took place near a Jewish synagogue in the city of Jerusalem, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the need to take urgent and effective steps to stop the dangerous and condemnable escalation that claimed the lives of Palestinian and Israeli civilians.
The Ministry renewed its firm stance rejecting acts of violence and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, calling for non-escalation, providing protection for civilians, and creating the appropriate atmosphere to revive the just and comprehensive peace process in the Middle East.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom Saudi Arabia wrote: “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s warning that the situation between Palestinians and Israelis will slide into further serious escalation, and the Kingdom condemns all targeting of civilians.”
Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote: “Following the East Jerusalem attack: Egypt expresses its strong rejection and condemnation, and warns of the risks of escalation and falling into a vicious circle of violence
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In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday morning, January 28, 2023, the Arab Republic of Egypt expressed its total rejection and strong condemnation of the attack that took place in East Jerusalem on Friday, January 27, which resulted in the death of 7 people and a number of injuries, stressing its condemnation of all operations targeting civilians.
Egypt warned of the severe risks of the ongoing escalation between the Palestinian and Israeli sides, calling for the exercise of the utmost restraint, and an end to aggression and provocative measures in order to avoid falling into a vicious circle of violence that worsens the political and humanitarian situations and undermines de-escalation efforts and all chances of reviving the peace process.
Moreover, Egypt offered its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery for the injured.”
Others Arab states may have expressed their opinion and publsihed their statements, but due to their very unprofessional international press services no warranted official statements can be quoted.