WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland), the Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on today’s terrorist attack at a Jerusalem synagogue:

“The terrorist attack today in a Jerusalem synagogue was a shocking and horrific act of unadulterated evil.  Our hearts and prayers are with the victims’ loved ones.  The series of outrageous attacks against innocent Israelis and escalating tensions throughout Israel and the West Bank now threaten to spiral even further out of control.  The United States will continue to do everything in its power to help our ally Israel protect its citizens.  At the same time, Palestinian and Arab leaders must explicitly condemn terrorism and actively and immediately work to stop the incitement of violence.”

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