Netanyahu to Hollande: "increase security of Jewish institutions"

In the shadow of mourning in France for the attack on Friday, this evening (Saturday) the Prime Minister addressed a statement to the media and murderous terror wave affecting France last week.

"The attacks in Paris are a direct continuation of the war of radical Islam against a culture of freedom of the world that terrorism has established bases in the Middle East, he sends his arms to the world. If the world did not come to his senses, he will find this terror is gaining momentum and hit painful blows. They want to return humanity tyranny thousand years back which we released from the dark after many generations. "

Netanyahu said he spoke with one hostage of the kosher supermarket in Paris. "She told me about the incredible brutality of the terrorist and the courage of the young Jew, who tried to grab his weapon, was shot by him and lay dying for 45 minutes".

Finally, the Prime Minister turned to the Jews in France and all of Europe's Jews: "Israel is not the only place where you pray to, it is also your home. This week I will convene a ministerial special to promote measures to increase immigration from France and other European countries which are absorbing rising anti-Semitism. Every Jew who wishes so will be accepted here with open arms, we will help you to be absorbed in our country.

Yesterday Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with French President Francois Hollande. French President briefed the Prime Minister Netanyahu that four hostages were killed in the terrorist attack in a supermarket in Paris and fifteen hostages were rescued.

PM Netanyahu opened the conversation in French and French President said: "All the people of Israel are with you. Our hearts are with the victims' families. Israel offers you all the help that France needs at this time."

PM Netanyahu asked the President of France to maintain reinforced security at Jewish institutions even after the return to normal. He added that the international community should unite in action against terrorists and radical Islam against the terrorist infrastructure that support them, an action that would hurt the sources of financing of terrorism, and the incitement that encourages such acts.

Netanyahu spoke earlier with French Prime Minister Manuel Wells and offered the assistance of the State of Israel in any area needed by the French authorities. Netanyahu noted that the conversation is essential harm of funding in radical Islamic terrorism and act against incitement in Europe that encourages such activities.

Netanyahu spoke with Roger Cromer, president of the Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF) and MP Meir Habib and asked them to tell the members of the Jewish community in France that Israel strengthens their hand at this trying time.

Shortly after receiving reports of the attack at the kosher supermarket Prime Minister Netanyahu held a conference call with the participation of Minister of Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, the Foreign Ministry Director Nissim Ben-Shitrit, Mossad chief Tamir Pardo, the national security adviser Yossi Cohen, and head of the National Security Council Eitan Ben-David. Netanyahu instructed to give all possible assistance to the authorities in France and refresh safety guidelines at the Israeli embassy and Jewish institutions.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, will hold a hearing assessment this evening, following the attacks in Paris and other recent events. Discussion will be attended by Foreign Ministry officials, security officials and members of the Israeli Embassy in Paris via satellite television. Discussion will be discussed on its assessment required in Israeli embassies around the world, in terms of security and political coordination in front of the local authorities, to maintain the safety and security of Israeli representatives and will be reviewed with a rainbow issues pertaining to the Jewish community in France and other major countries in Europe.

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