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Foreign Office Minister condemns Israel attacks

Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has condemned attacks in Southern Israel on 18 August.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Alistair Burt
• Published: 18 August 2011

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On hearing the news the Foreign Office Minister said:

“I condemn these appalling and senseless acts of violence. As efforts for peace in the region continue, this brutality has no place, nor its perpetrators any excuse. My thoughts and prayers are with those killed and injured and I offer sincere condolences to their families and friends.”

Published 18 August 2011