“[I was] shocked and saddened to learn of the vicious attacks yesterday morning in Ankara, which targeted people seeking peace. On behalf of the people of Israel, I would like to offer our sincere condolences to Your Excellency, to the people of Turkey and to its leaders. We must stand united in the fight against those who promote the use of violence rather than dialogue and continue to destroy the lives of so many. I believe that you share my hopes for a better and more secure future for all the peoples of our region.” (President Rivlin in a letter of condolences to Turkish President Erdogan, 11/10/2015)