President Rivlin: Terror won’t break us

Speaking before taking off for a three-day state visit to Georgia, President Reuven Rivlin says his “heavy heart will remain in Israel,” following today’s terror attack in Jerusalem.

“I am departing now on a state visit to Georgia though my heart remains in Israel, and it is a heavy heart indeed,” the president says. “Nechama and I send our support to the families who have lost those most dear to them, and offer strength to the injured being treated in hospital. On my return, I will visit the families.”

He adds, “We had not thought for a moment that terror would never again rear its ugly head, nor will we be broken this time either, but we’ll continue to stand tall, and fight against terrorism. I send my support to the security services, who are always working against this threat, and now especially.”