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Bangkok

11 July 2004

Statement Attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Middle East

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place this morning in Tel Aviv. He sends his sincere sympathy and condolences to the Government of Israel and to the families of the victims. No cause whatsoever can justify terrorism.

In this connection, the Secretary-General urges the Palestinian Authority to do everything possible to end terror.