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Statement on Tragic Deaths of Kidnapped Israeli Teenagers

June 30, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response to reports that the bodies of the three kidnapped Jewish teens missing since June 12 had been found:

“I wish to express my deepest condolences to the families of Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar, and Naftali Fraenkel. Like so many others around the world, I had hoped for their safe return, but unfortunately our worst fears have been realized. These innocent children were intentionally and brutally murdered. Such a heinous act cannot go unpunished or without universal condemnation.

We must ensure that those responsible are caught and held accountable for their crimes.”

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