| PH_DoValidation=true; My MFA Search Advanced search MFA newsletter MFA Government Communiques PM Sharon's statement following the terrorist attack in Shfaram 4-Aug-2005 PM Sharon's statement following the terrorist attack in Shfaram 4 Aug 2005 Pvt. Eden Nathan Zaada, 19, was an IDF deserter from Rishon Lezion, who recently moved to the West Bank settlement of Tapuah. Wearing an IDF uniform, he opened fire on passengers on a bus in the Israeli Arab town of Shfaram on Thursday afternoon (August 4, 2005), killing four people and wounding 12. The terrorist was killed by a mob that boarded the bus after the shooting. The victims of the attack were identified as bus driver Michel Bahus, 56; passengers Nader Hayak, 55, Hazar Turki, 23, and her 21-year-old sister, Dina. (Communicated by the Prime MinisterâÂÂs Media Adviser) Prime Minister Ariel Sharon this evening (Thursday, 4 August 2005) released the following statement following the terrorist attack in Shfaram: âÂÂThis was a reprehensible act by a bloodthirsty Jewish terrorist who sought to attack innocent Israeli citizens. This terrorist event was a deliberate attempt to harm the fabric of relations among all Israeli citizens. "Terrorism by civilians against civilians is the most dangerous thing affecting the future of the State of Israel and its stability as a democracy. On my behalf and that of the government, I send condolences to the families of those who were murdered and my best wishes for a quick recovery to those who were wounded. The entire State of Israel, regardless of race, religion or sex, strongly condemns this act of terrorism. | |
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