Rivlin: ‘Bloodthirsty, heinous, terrorist attack’ should not weaken us

President Reuven Rivlin responds to the terror attacks in Jerusalem in which First Seageant Yosef Kirma and Levana Malihi were killed today.

“My concerns and prayers are with those injured in the bloodthirsty, heinous, terrorist attack in Jerusalem this morning, and I wish to send my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the murdered at this difficult, terrible time,” Rivlin says.

“This past year has not been easy. A year ago on Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, terror once again struck on our streets, and time after time, just as today, the civilian home front found itself to be the front line. The IDF, the Shin Bet security agency, the police, and all the security services are working tirelessly to ensure our safety. I want to thank the police and all the men and women of the security services who work day and night.”

“We cannot allow terror to weaken us; we must stand firm, united, to preserve our security,” he concludes.