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November 20, 2003
Orthodox Union Outraged at Continuing Acts of Terror
in Turkey;
Action is Demanded from the Muslim World
The Orthodox Union expresses its shock and outrage at
more heinous acts of violence and terrorism perpetrated upon innocent
people in Istanbul. The world must not only condemn these murderous
attacks, but demonstrate the international commitment to fight terrorism
through actions and not merely words. It is time that all forms of
terrorism be eradicated. This should be a shared goal of all countries of
the world and not only a few.
The silence of Muslim leaders has been particularly deafening, even as
these attacks take Muslim lives, and even as they occur during Islam’s
holiest month, Ramadan. The war against terrorism must indeed be global,
for terrorism is not limited to any one region of the world or against
only one people. The United States, Israel and Great Britain should be
joined by all civilized countries and societies in order to finally rid
the world of the scourge of terrorism.
The Orthodox Union expresses its solidarity and sympathy with Turkey and
mourns those, both Jews and non-Jews, who have fallen victim to the
horrors of terrorism. May all peace-loving countries see these attacks as
a lesson to reaffirm and strengthen our resolve to fight and finally
eliminate terrorism.
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