Embassy of Israel Briefing
April 29, 2002

1. The Killing of Israeli Innocents in Adora

2. Arafat to Leave Compound in Ramallah

3. Jenin Fact Finding Team

4. Humanitarian Relief for Palestinians

I. The Killing of Israeli Innocents in Adora

One more time, innocent civilians were deliberate targets of a terrorist attack. Palestinian terrorists infiltrated the Israeli community of Adora on Saturday morning April 27, 2002. They went on a shooting spree, house-to-house, killing Israeli civilians in their beds and shooting families while they eat breakfast together. Four Israelis were murdered, one a five-year-old child, and one is currently fighting for his life. Two young Israeli children were among the seven wounded. This attack on the Jewish Sabbath demonstrates yet again how Palestinian terrorists exploit religious holidays to carry out barbaric acts of violence. These four civilians were killed simply because they were Israeli and for no other reason. To read more about the killing of innocents in Adora, click here.

The Israeli army entered the city of Hebron last night, following the attack Saturday morning in the community of Adora, west of Hebron and following warnings received regarding planned terror attacks emanating from Hebron. To read more about IDF Action in Hebron, click here.

II. Arafat to Leave Compound in Ramallah

Arafat is to leave his compound in Ramallah with the explicit understanding that he must arrest terrorists. With an active American role, Arafat will be able to leave the compound in Ramallah. To read more about Details on the Agreement, click here.

III. Jenin Fact Finding Team

Israel originally accepted the U.N. Jenin fact-finding mission, but when the fact-finding mission transformed into an investigation, without an agreement on terms of reference or conditions, Israel was unable to accept this mission. This is more than just semantics. To read more details about Israel’s Opposition to the Investigation, click here.

IV. Humanitarian Relief for Palestinians

In the midst of an ongoing battle against Palestinian terror, the humanitarian needs of the civilians were not neglected nor were services stopped. Special attention was given to maintain the medical services. Click here to read more about the medical relief extended to the Palestinians during the “Operation Defensive Shield.”

Sincerely,
Moshe Fox
Minister for Public Affairs
Embassy of Israel, Washington D.C.