U.S. Condemns Terrorist Attack on Palestinian Village of Douma in Strongest Possible Terms
Terrorist Attack in Palestinian Village
Press Statement
Mark C. Toner
Deputy Department Spokesperson
Deputy Department Spokesperson
Washington, DC
July 31, 2015
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms last night’s vicious terrorist attack in the Palestinian village of Douma. The arson attack on a family’s home in the dead of the night resulted in the death of an 18 month-old baby and the injury of three other family members. We convey our profound condolences to the Dawabsheh family and extend our prayers for a full recovery to those injured.
We welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu’s order to Israel’s security forces to use all means at their disposal to apprehend the murderers for what he called an act of terrorism and bring them to justice. We urge all sides to maintain calm and avoid escalating tensions in the wake of this tragic incident.