Israel's Prime Minister has condemned yesterday's massacre in which a masked gunman opened fire inside a gay and lesbian youth center in Tel Aviv, killing two people and wounding at least ten. Hundreds of police officers have been scouring the streets of Tel Aviv in a door-to-door manhunt for the killer "I want to condemn the shocking murder... I extend my condolences to the families of the victims and wish a full and quick recovery to the wounded," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. "Israel is a democratic and tolerant country, and we must respect every person as he is." The leader of Israel's opposition concurred, saying "This grave incident should awaken society to rid itself of prejudice. We must accept and recognize the right of every person to live safely and with dignity." The mayor of Tel Aviv says his city will continue to provide a welcoming home for the gay and lesbian community, "and we will fight for every person's right to live their lives as they see fit."
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Sunday, 2nd August 2009 - 11:53pm