Norway condemns terrorist attack in Jerusalem

Norway condemns Wednesday’s terrorist attack in Jerusalem in the strongest possible terms. “Violence of this kind against civilians is unacceptable under any circumstances,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

On Wednesday, a bomb exploded at a bus stop near Jerusalem’s Central Bus Station, across the street from the Jerusalem International Convention Center. According to eye witnesses, the attack was not carried out by a suicide bomber. More than 30 people were wounded in the blast and one person was killed.

During the past week there have been a number of acts of violence in Israel and Gaza, including extensive rocket and mortar attacks from Gaza, and Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire against targets in Gaza.

“The possibility that the conflict may escalate further due to the acts of terrorism and the Israeli air and artillery attacks over the past week gives cause for grave concern. I call on all parties now to use all available means to reduce the level of conflict,” Mr Støre said.