Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC)

Together with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, the Jewish Community Relations Council is outraged and heartbroken today after two Israeli soldiers were killed, and two others seriously injured, in a car ramming terrorist attack in the northern West Bank. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those lost and those fighting for survival.

According to the IDF, A Palestinian terrorist ran over IDF soldiers who were securing routes adjacent to the community of Mevo Dotan, west of Jenin. The terrorist was injured and taken to the hospital. He is being questioned as IDF troops are currently searching the area. Palestinian groups had called for Friday to be a “day of rage” in response to the United States’ recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December. Hamas welcomed the attack, saying it “proves our people’s readiness to continue the Jerusalem intifada.”

Together with our national partners, we call on global leaders to condemn this violent incitement and resulting terrorism.