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Immediate Release

Statement From Department of Defense Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder on the Terrorist Attack in Israel

Attributable to Pentagon Press Secretary Brig Gen Pat Ryder:

"The Department strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place today in Jerusalem that killed at least seven innocent civilians. We send our deepest condolences to the families of the victims who were killed and wish a rapid recovery to all of the wounded. We are in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack."