The terrorist attack against innocent Israeli tourists which took place in Bulgaria joins a long list of worldwide attacks and attempts against Israeli and Western targets in recent months: in India, Azerbaijan, Thailand, Kenya, Turkey and, most recently, in Cyprus. These attacks carry the mark of Iran and it is clear that Teheran is masterminding the attacks through the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and Hizbullah.

 

Yesterday's attack took place exactly on the 18th anniversary of the attack on the Jewish community center AMIA in Buenos Aires (18 July 1994), which was also perpetrated by Hizbullah and Iran.

The terrorist attack in Bulgaria as well as the thwarted attempt a few days ago in Cyprus took place on European soil in member countries of the European Union.

The international community should enhance its efforts to fight against terrorism, as well as to send clear messages to terrorist organisations and countries that sponsor them that such acts will not be tolerated.

The Government of Israel appreciates the strong messages received from the Romanian Government expressing its solidarity with the authorities and citizens in Israel.