The prime minister said Israel’s response to “terrorism” following two Palestinian attacks in East Jerusalem, one of which killed seven outside a synagogue yesterday, would be “strong, swift and precise.” Benjamin Netanyahu.

“Our response will be strong, swift and precise,” the prime minister told reporters ahead of an emergency Security Council meeting on Friday’s attack.

“We do not seek escalation, but we are ready for any scenario,” he added.

Head of European diplomacy Joseph Borel urged Israel to use deadly force only as a “last resort”, “strongly condemning” the attacks carried out by the Palestinians yesterday and today.

“The European Union fully recognizes Legitimate Israeli Security Concernswhich is even more justified by the latest terrorist attacks, but it should be emphasized that deadly force should only be used as a last resort, when it is absolutely unavoidable to protect life,” he said.

“The EU is very concerned about the escalation of tensions in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. We urge both sides to do everything possible to initiate de-escalation and resume security coordination necessary to prevent further acts of violence.”

The head of EU diplomacy noted that on Thursday in Jenin “at least nine Palestinians were killed and more than 20 injured during an IDF operation,” bringing “the number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank since the beginning of the year to 30.”

“Last year, Israeli forces killed more than 150 people in the West Bank, including 30 children, the highest number since the end of World War II. intifada in 2005,” he said.

At the same time, the German Chancellor Olaf Soltz expressed deep concern over the “horrible” attacks in East Jerusalem in a message posted on his Twitter account. “There are dead and wounded in the very heart of Israel,” he wrote, referring to the attack that killed seven people in front of a synagogue the day before, and then this morning’s attack that injured two.

“My heart goes out to the victims and their families, Germany stands by Israel,” the Chancellor added.

Previously German Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the “heinous” attack that took place on Friday during International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

OUR Russian diplomacy he, in turn, said that he was “deeply concerned” and called on all parties involved to show “maximum restraint” after the attacks in East Jerusalem.

“Recent developments unambiguously confirm the need to resume constructive Palestinian-Israeli dialogue and refrain from unilateral action,” the statement said. According to Moscow, “we can put an end to repeated violence only within the framework of one negotiation process based on the principles of international law“, he adds.

From her side Saudi Arabia warned of a further escalation of the situation between the Palestinians and Israelis after the attack on the Jerusalem synagogue, as reported by the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry.

The Kingdom condemns the attacks on civilians, emphasizing the need to stop the escalation, revive the peace process and end the occupation.