SECRETARY-GENERAL APPALLED BY SUICIDE BOMB ATTACK IN RISHON LETZION, ISRAEL

SECRETARY-GENERAL APPALLED BY SUICIDE BOMB ATTACK IN RISHON LETZION, ISRAEL

Reiterates in 'Strongest Possible Terms'

His Utter Condemnation of Terrorist Attacks against Civilians

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:

The Secretary-General is appalled by today’s suicide bomb attack in the town of Rishon Letzion in Israel in which at least 15 people were killed and many others wounded.  He reiterates in the strongest possible terms his utter condemnation of all indiscriminate terrorist attacks against civilians.  Such attacks are morally repugnant and only set back the prospects for a peaceful settlement.  The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of this despicable act and to the Government of Israel.

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