Rep. Schneider Statement on Attack on Jerusalem Synagogue

U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement in response to the attack in Jerusalem this week that claimed the lives five innocent civilians, including three Americans.

“The heinous and gruesome murder of Jews at prayer in synagogue is nothing short of a despicable act of terror. I grieve for all the victims and their families, including the four rabbis and the Druze policeman, and extend my sincerest condolences to all the people of Israel.  There is simply no place for such violence, and I call on the entire international community to unequivocally condemn this brutal attack. In particular, I call on President Abbas to end the incitement that leads to such attacks. On a personal note, I met Rabbi Twersky on some of my many visits to Israel and knew him to be both a scholar and exceptionally kind man." 

A member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Schneider is a leader in working to strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership.