Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations is showing the world body a picture of the gruesome weekend killing of three members of a family in a West Bank settlement as the Security Council met to discuss the tensions around the Temple Mount.
“The Salomon family had gathered for the most joyous occasion, the birth of a new grandson. Instead, the night ended in a massacre. They sat down to eat the Sabbath meal when the terrorist entered their home. He stabbed his victims to death, murdering Yosef, the seventy-year-old grandfather, his daughter Haya, and his son Elad, all while the children were hidden in a room,” says Danon.
“Instead of condemning this act of terror and calming the situation, the Palestinians are trying to spread the lie that this unspeakable act of violence is Israel’s fault. Do not believe these lies,” says Danon.
“This attack is not an isolated incident. It is part of a wave of terror sweeping the free world by those brainwashed by hateful teachings.”
“The Security Council must demand that Mahmoud Abbas and the PA act immediately to end the terror and incitement before the lives of more innocent victims are lost,” he said.
Israel ambassador Danny Danon speaks outside the UN Security Council meeting on tensions in Jerusalem on July 24 2917 (Courtesy)
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