‘More Jewish terror possible’
Prime Minister Sharon tells ministers ‘terrible incitement’ could lead to more far right violence, calls on security establishment to “do everything to prevent it.” Meanwhile, cabinet set to approve first phase of Gaza evacuation
Ongoing incitement could lead to more Jewish terror attacks, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said at the opening of Sunday’s government session.
“We cannot ignore the fact terrible incitement exists and such cases could happen again,” he said. “I call on the security establishment to do everything in order to prevent it. When we hear the results of the inquiries we’ll take a decision regarding our next moves on the matter.”
Sharon characterized the Shfaram attack as “a very severe incident” that left four Shfaram residents dead and said the terrorist carried out the attack in order to strain ties between Jews and Arabs and thwart the pullout plan.
“I view this (attack) as a terrible deed and would like to offer my condolences to the families on behalf of the government and from me personally,” he said.
‘We must tighten ties between Jews, Arabs’
Sharon noted that he already announced on Friday that victims’ families would be treated like any other relatives of terror victims and will receive the government assistance due to them.
“I think the most important thing…we need to make every effort to tighten the relationship between the Jewish and Arab population, and that’s how I intend to act,” he said. “I’m also turning to all those investigating and looking into the affair and asking them to do their job as fast as possible and undertake any action to ensure such cases don’t repeat.”
Sharon also said he supports the proposal raised by Vice Premier Shimon Peres, who called on security officials to confiscate the weapons of all those threatening violence.
Earlier, Peres said: “The weapons of all those people preaching violence should be confiscated promptly. In such cases, administrative detentions should be used against them immediately."
