Government response

Minister Ellwood statement on Jerusalem attack

Minister for the Middle East, Tobias Ellwood, condemns the attack in Jerusalem today.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP
• Published: 8 January 2017

Minister Ellwood said:

I condemn the horrific terrorist attack that took place today in Jerusalem, which has left four dead and several injured. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

There can be absolutely no justification for terrorism.

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Published 8 January 2017