Brussels, 18/11/2014 (Agence Europe) - On 18 November, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini condemned the attack in the Har Nof synagogue in West Jerusalem (Israel) which “can only harm any step forward towards peace”.
“It is an act of terror against worshippers at morning prayers and is condemnable by all means”, she stated. Many European ministers also strongly condemned the attack that claimed at least four lives and left eight people wounded.
Mogherini called on all leaders in the Middle East region to work together and do their utmost to immediately calm the situation and prevent further escalation. “I utterly condemn all statements calling for or praising such attacks”, she said. Hamas and Islamic Jihad have hailed the attack.
In Mogherini's view, the lack of progress towards a two-state political solution will systematically ensure the next round of violence. The absence of a “credible political framework” is used instrumentally and leads to further hardening of ideological and religious stands. “It is the responsibility of both parties, with the help of the international community, to urgently work on resuming the talks”, Mogherini stated. (CG)