Today, on the eve of Shabbat, a Palestinian man shot two 25 year old Israeli civilians at close range, killing one of them. The terrorist attracted the attention of his victims by asking for their assistance. When they approached to help him, the terrorist pulled a gun out of his bag and shot the two in cold blood. This terrorist took advantage of the compassion of these young men to commit this heinous crime.

This act is another in a chain of incidents in the ongoing Palestinian violence in the West Bank. These violent acts are ignited by the constant incitement by the Palestinian Leadership. Instead of leading their people towards peace, these leaders are leading the whole area into instability.  

During this period of Ramadan, Israel has taken steps to reduce tensions, removing restrictions in order to allow Palestinians to celebrate, and enjoy maximum freedom of movement for the holiday prayers. The international community should insist that the Palestinians prevent violence, and refrain from inciting emotions during this sensitive period.

The UN should change the regular so-called balance response that is calling on both sides to show restraint.   Only one side is responsible for this heinous murder. I call on the Secretary General and the Security Council to condemn this act of terror unequivocally. 

I should be grateful if you would have this letter distributed as an official document of the Security Council. I wish to inform you that an identical letter has been sent to H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.

Yours truly,

Ron Prosor

Ambassador

Permanent Representative