Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on motzei Shavuos, issued the following statement on the mass shooting in an Orlando, Florida nightclub:

“On behalf of the people and government of Israel, I extend our deepest condolences to the American people following last night’s horrific attack on the LGBT community in Orlando.

“Israel stands shoulder to shoulder with the United States at this moment of tragic loss.

“We send our heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims and wish a full and speedy recovery to the wounded.”

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem – Published on Isru Chag Shavuos Eretz Yisrael)