President Shimon Peres on motzei Shabbos spoke with the parents of the three boys who were abducted by terrorists; Naftali Frankel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach. During the conversations with the families, President Peres said, “I know that these are difficult days for you, we are one nation, we are one family and I want you to know that all of Israel is with you during these difficult times.”

President Peres stressed that the security forces are doing everything within their power to bring the boys back home and said, “All the branches of Israel’s security forces are doing everything to bring our dear boys home. You are exhibiting strength of spirit; I stand with you during this difficult time. The people of Israel are praying for their safe return.”

The parents of Eyal Yifrach thanked President Peres for the call and said, “We feel the embrace of the people of Israel and we know that everything is being done to bring them back home. We pray for their return and for good news.”

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)