Official speeches and statements - June 10, 2016

1. Israel - Terrorist attack in Tel Aviv - Communiqué issued by the Presidency of the Republic (Paris, 09/06/2016)

The French President utterly condemns the appalling attack which killed at least four people and injured about 10 in Tel Aviv this evening.

France extends its condolences to the victims’ families and expresses its total support for Israel in the fight against terrorism.

2. Israel - Terrorist attack in Tel Aviv - Statement by M. Jean-Marc Ayrault, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development (Paris, 08/06/2016)

I condemn in the strongest terms the terrorist attack committed in Tel Aviv this evening.

I extend all my condolences to the victims’ families over this appalling act, and express my solidarity to the injured and their loved ones.

I reiterate France’s full support to Israel in the fight against terrorism.