Knesset speaker opens winter session with condolences for terror victims

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein opens the parliament’s winter session by sending his condolences to families who have lost relatives in terror attacks that took place during the summer recess, many of whom are in attendance.

“In the past months, Israel has faced devastating terror attacks. There are many cases in which we succeeded in thwarting the terrorist in advance but unfortunately, in other cases, their cursed plans succeeded,” he says.

“The relatives of the victims of the attacks on the Temple Mount, in Halamish and in Har Adar are with us today. A little while ago I had the honor of meeting them in my office for a short, painful conversation,” he says.

“Dear families, your sacrifice and your sorrow are immeasurable. We are all partners, together with you. I hope you can find some comfort in this,” he says.

— Raoul Wootliff