The US strongly condemn the heinous terror attack that took place Friday evening at a synagogue in Jerusalem, and is shocked and saddened by the loss of life, including the killing of at least eight innocent victims. This is noted in the statement from White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the aforesaid attack in Israel.

“The attack tragically occurred on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, when the memory of those lost in the Holocaust is commemorated around the world. The United States will extend our full support to the Government and people of Israel. Accordingly, the President has directed his national security team to engage immediately with Israeli counterparts to offer all appropriate support in assisting the wounded and bringing the perpetrators of this horrible crime to justice,” the statement continues.