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Press Release
GA/9287

ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT EXPRESSES HORROR OVER BOMBING IN JERUSALEM, EMPHASIZES NEED TO REACH OUT FOR PEACE

31 July 1997


Press Release
GA/9287


ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT EXPRESSES HORROR OVER BOMBING IN JERUSALEM, EMPHASIZES NEED TO REACH OUT FOR PEACE

19970731

Following is a statement made this morning in the General Assembly by Assembly President Razali Ismail (Malaysia):

As President of the General Assembly, I must express shock and horror over the deaths and injuries as a result of the bombing in Jerusalem. Our heart must go to the bereaved and we extend our condolences.

Our time is too often punctuated with violence and acts of extremism and destruction. We need to reach out for peace and reconciliation.

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