Our Hearts Break

At JAC, our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and the entire

Israeli nation on the tragic deaths of the three kidnapped Israel teens.

We support Israel during this difficult time as we continue to work towards peace. JAC stands with the President and Administration in condemning this horrific act and all acts of terrorism.

"On behalf of the American people I extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar, and Naftali Fraenkel - who held Israeli and American citizenship," said PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA today in statement. "As a father, I cannot imagine the indescribable pain that the parents of these teenage boys are experiencing. The United States condemns in the strongest

possible terms this senseless act of terror against innocent youth. From the outset, I have offered our

full support to Israel... As the Israeli people deal with this tragedy, they have the full support and friendship of the United States."

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