Rivlin sends condolences to Belgian king

President Reuven Rivlin sends a letter of condolences to Belgium’s King Philippe, echoing Netanyahu in linking the attack to Israel’s own fight against terror.

“Sadly, we, in Israel, are no strangers to the horror and grief that follows such murderous attacks and can understand the pain you all feel now,” the letter reads, according to a statement from his office.

“Terrorism is terrorism is terrorism, whether it takes place in Brussels, Paris, Istanbul or Jerusalem. These horrific events once again prove that we must all stand united in the fight against those who seek to use violence to stifle individual liberty and freedom of thought and belief, and continue to destroy the lives of so many. I want to emphasize that this struggle that we all share, is against this violent terrorism that continues to kill and maim so many, it is not a fight against Islam.”