New York, NY, August 5, 2005 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) strongly condemned the murder of four Israeli Arabs by a Jewish terrorist in Shfaram, calling it an "unspeakable act."

Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, issued the following statement:

We utterly condemn the attack against Israeli Arabs in Shfaram.  We are horrified by the actions of the perpetrator, and extend our sincerest condolences to the families of the victims.  We reiterate Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's statement that, "This was a reprehensible act by a bloodthirsty Jewish terrorist," and support his call for an immediate and thorough investigation into this unspeakable act.

The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world's leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.