Escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians – statement by the FDFA

Bern, Press releases, 03.07.2014

The FDFA condemns in the strongest possible terms the murder of a young Palestinian.

The FDFA condemns in the strongest possible terms the murder of a young Palestinian and expresses its condolences to the victim's family.

It calls on all parties to protect their young people from indiscriminate violence through preventive measures and the judicial prosecution of the crimes that have been committed.

The FDFA also condemns in the strongest possible terms the murder of three young Israelis and calls on the Israeli and Palestinian governments to work together to ensure that both populations can live in lasting peace and security.

The FDFA reiterates its condemnation of violence, whichever side it may come from, and recalls the universal importance of the humanitarian rules that prohibit reprisals and terrorist acts.


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