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Commenting on Manchester attack, Israeli minister says lack of integration is main problem

Israel's defense minister Avigdor Lieberman says he doubts the devastating bombing in Manchester will have any impact on European counterterrorism tactics because of the continent's "politically correct" character.

 

Lieberman says every bombing in Europe results in much talk, but little action. He told Israel's Army Radio Wednesday the problem is extremism among Muslim youths who are not integrated into society.

 

He said nothing will change until these residents are ready to adopt "universal, European values."

 

At least 22 people were killed in Monday evening's attack at an Ariana Grande concert. The bomber, Salman Abedi, was British-born and of Libyan descent. The official threat level in Britain has since been raised to its highest point.

 

Lieberman says Israel and Britain enjoy close intelligence cooperation and Israel offered its assistance following the attack.

 


פרסום ראשון: 05.24.17, 12:21