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Israeli leaders yesterday condemned Monday’s terror attack in Manchester and expressed their solidarity with the people of Manchester.

Speaking yesterday, Prime Minister Netanyahu said: “The Government of Israel strongly condemns the awful terrorist attack in Manchester. I send condolences to the families of the people who were murdered and my wishes for a recovery to those who were injured. Terrorism is a global threat and the enlightened countries must work together to defeat it everywhere.”

In a letter of condolence to Queen Elizabeth II, President Rivlin said: “I write with deep sorrow and anguish to express my own heartfelt condolences, and those of all the Israeli people, following the atrocious terror attack against the people of Manchester last night.”

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai said: “Our hearts go out to the people of Manchester.” The city’s Municipality building was lit up with a Union Jack in public show of solidarity.

US President Donald Trump reacted to the attack in a press conference with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem yesterday. Trump said: “So many young beautiful, innocent people living and enjoying their lives murdered by evil losers in life. I won’t call them monsters because they would like that term. They would think that’s a great name. I will call them, from now on, losers, because that’s what they are. They are losers. And we will have more of them. But they are losers, just remember that.”

Abbas said: “I offer my warm condolences to the Prime Minister of Britain, families of victims, and the British people.”