PRESIDENT KATSAV EXPRESSES SHOCK OVER EVENTS IN U.S.
SENDS CONDOLENCES TO PRESIDENT BUSH
(Communicated by the President's Spokeswoman)
Jerusalem, 11 September 2001
President Moshe Katsav expresses his deep shock over the disastrous and brutal terrorist attacks, perpetrated by heartless and bloodthirsty individuals, which struck the United States today (Tuesday), September 11, 2001.
President Katsav has conveyed the deep sorrow of the citizens of the State of Israel to US President George W. Bush regarding today's events.
"All of us in Israel embrace you, would like to express our condolences, and add our best wishes for a speedy recovery to those who have been injured. Everything must be done to defeat this phenomenon in which insane people will stop at nothing to disrupt daily life."
PRIME MINISTER SHARON'S STATEMENT FOLLOWING ATTACKS AGAINST THE US
(Delivered by the Prime Minister at a Press Conference in Jerusalem)
On behalf of the people of Israel, I wish to send our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the American people, President Bush and the entire United States government, following the terrorist attacks against the United States and against our common values.
The fight against terror is an international struggle of the free world against the forces of darkness who seek to destroy our liberty and our way of life. I believe that together, we can defeat these forces of evil. In this most difficult hour, all Israelis stand as one with the American people. Our hearts are with you and we are ready to provide any assistance at any time.
The Government of Israel has declared a day of mourning on 12 September, as we bow our heads and share in the sorrow of the American people.
MESSAGE FROM FOREIGN MINISTER PERES
ON TERRORIST ATTACKS ON U.S.
(Communicated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman)
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Peres wishes to extend, on behalf of the government and people of Israel, deepest condolences to the American people and leaders. The Foreign Minister expressed his rage and anger at the abominable acts of terrorism.
FM Shimon Peres offered the United States government, on behalf of the State of Israel, Israel's aid and rescue assistance.
Israel is following the developments with deep concern and prays for the well-being of the American people. Israel grieves at this tragedy of unimaginable proportions.
DEFENCE MINISTER BEN-ELIEZER APPROVES DISPATCH OF IDF RESCUE UNITS TO US
(Communicated by the Defence Minister's Media Adviser)
Defence Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer expresses both his deep shock and the State of Israel's sincerest condolences to the US government and the American people - Israel's closest allies and friends - over the disasters which struck them today (Tuesday), September 11, 2001.
Defense Minister Ben-Eliezer believes that extremist Islamic terrorism is the main threat facing the nations of the free world today since its goal is to destroy everything connected to the values shared by democratic governments and western societies.
Defense Minister Ben-Eliezer has approved the dispatch of IDF rescue units to the US.
Defense Minister Ben-Eliezer is holding consultations with the security establishment in order to analyze the terrorist attacks in the US with the goal of being able to respond to possible scenarios.