Edelstein tells Jordan counterpart to ‘keep quiet’ instead of praising terror attack

17 July 2017, 8:49 pm

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Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein levels harsh criticism against Jordanian Parliament Speaker Atef Tarawneh for praising the terrorists who killed two police officers at the Temple Mount on Friday.

“It’s inconceivable that such a senior figure from a country we have peace with would dare encourage the murder of Israeli citizens,” Edelstein says in a video message. “If you’re unable to condemn terror attacks, just keep quiet.”

Yesterday, Tarawneh said the three terrorists had “sowed and watered the pure land” and praised “the sacrifice of the young Palestinians who are still fighting in the name of the nation.”