Israel's Gulf and regional allies on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack in Bnei Brak that left five people dead.
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Bahrain's Foreign Ministry issues a statement saying the kingdom "opposes all forms of terrorism, extremism, and violence. We send our condolences to the victims' families."
The United Arab Emirates Embassy in Israel denounced the attack, sending condolences to the victims' families and saying the UAE prays for the speedy recovery of the wounded.
Jordan's King Abdullah, who met with President Isaac Herzog in Amman on Wednesday, condemned "Violent attacks against civilians on both sides."
Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Hafez condemned "all acts of violence and terrorism that harm civilians and could lead to further deterioration in the situation between Israel and the Palestinians."
Hafez further stressed the need "to step up efforts to maintain the calm and prevent further escalation," warning the latter could undermine regional stability.
Another despicable terror attack, which claimed more innocent lives. My thoughts are with the families of the victims & injured. 🇪🇺 unequivocally condemns such senseless violence! We stand shoulder to shoulder with 🇮🇱 in these difficult times. Violent extremism will be defeated.
— Dimiter Tzantchev (@DTzantchev) March 29, 2022
US President Joe Biden spoke with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett early on Thursday "to express his deepest condolences following the horrific terrorist attacks that have killed 11 people in three Israeli cities," the White House statement.
Biden reiterated US support for Israel "in the face of this terrorist threat and all threats to the state of Israel."
Ambassadors from the United States and European Union also condemned the Bnei Brak attack.
"My heart goes out to the families of the victims. No one should have to endure such heartbreak," US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides wrote on Twitter.
Dimiter Tzantchev, the European Union's ambassador to Israel, called the attack "despicable."
"My thoughts are with the families of the victims and injured. [The EU] unequivocally condemns such senseless violence! We stand shoulder to shoulder with [Israel] in these difficult times. Violent extremism will be defeated," he wrote.
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