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World leaders send messages of support to Sri Lanka following bombings

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says in tweet that Israel is "appalled" by the attacks on innocent civilians and willing to send aid to help the Sri Lankan authorities cope with the aftermath of the attack.

by  Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  04-21-2019 14:52
Last modified: 08-25-2019 12:54
World leaders send messages of support to Sri Lanka following bombingsReuters

Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on Easter Sunday | Photo: Reuters

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World leaders expressed shock and grief at the bombings that killed at least 190 people in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday and left hundreds more wounded.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking in the name of the people of Israel, said that Israel was appalled by the attacks on innocent civilians and willing to send aid to help the Sri Lankan authorities handle the aftermath of the attacks.

"The world must unite in the fight against terrorism," Netanyahu said on Twitter.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said, he "strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack in Sri Lanka. … My profound condolences go to our Sri Lankan brethren. Pakistan stands in complete solidarity with Sri Lanka in their hour of grief."

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "There is no place for such barbarism in our region. India stands in solidarity with the people in Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured."

British Prime Minister Theresa May said called the attacks "truly appalling," and sent her "deepest sympathies" to everyone affected.

"We must stand together to make sure that no one should ever have to practice their faith in fear," May said.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed "Deep sadness, following the terrorist attacks against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka. We strongly condemn these horrible acts. All of our solidarity is with the Sri Lankan people, and our thoughts go out for the victims' relatives on this day of Easter."

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent out an English-language tweet expressing "condolences to Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena in connection with tragic consequences of terrorist acts."

U.S. President Donald Trump also offered "heartfelt condolences" for the "horrible terrorist attacks on churches and hotels."

Trump said that the bombings had killed 138 people, a number that has since risen to 190, and injured at least 600.

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