President Reuven Rivlin sent his condolences to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan following the suicide bombing attack that left at least 51 people dead and dozens wounded. In his letter, Mr. Rivlin wrote “We were shocked and saddened to hear of the barbaric bombing attack in Gaziantep that took the lives of so many and injured so very many more innocent people gathered to celebrate a wedding.

“We stand beside the people of Turkey at this sad time. This event once again proves how vital it is that we all unite in the fight against those who are willing to kill and maim innocent people in order to promote their own goals. We must all cooperate in all ways we can, in order to put a stop to such senseless bloodshed and destruction that has already destroyed the lives of so many.

“The people of Israel join me in sending our sincere condolences to Your Excellency and to the people of Turkey.

“Please convey our sympathy to the bereaved families and our wishes for a speedy recovery to the wounded.”

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)