​(Communicated by the President's Spokesperson)

President Reuven Rivlin this morning (Friday, 18 August 2017), sent a letter of condolence to His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain, following the terror attack in Barcelona yesterday.
 
President Rivlin wrote, "We have heard with horror and shock of the vicious terrorist attack in Barcelona that has taken the lives of so many innocent people and injured so many more.  Our hearts and thoughts are with the people of Spain at this difficult time. Sadly, we, in Israel, are no strangers to the horror and grief that follows such murderous attacks and can truly understand the pain you all feel now.
 
"Terrorism is terrorism is terrorism, whether it takes place in Barcelona, 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.
 
"The people of Israel share with me in mourning the sad loss of life and suffering.
 
"Please convey our sincere condolences to the bereaved families and to the people of Spain and our wishes for a speedy recovery to all the injured."