SECRETARY-GENERAL CONDEMNS ASSASSINATION OF ISRAELI CABINET MEMBER
This is the text of a statement today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General was appalled to learn this morning of the assassination of Israeli cabinet minister Rehavam Zeevi.� He utterly condemns this terrorist act and conveys his heartfelt condolences to Mr. Zeevi's family and to the Government of Israel.
The Secretary-General has consistently condemned all acts of terrorism from whatever quarter.� He welcomes President Arafat's condemnation of this despicable act and his promise to bring to justice those responsible.� The Secretary-General appeals to all parties to exercise maximum restraint and urges them to resume a sustained dialogue.� He continues to believe that peace and security can be achieved only through political negotiations, and that the parties should not be deflected from this path by terrorist acts.
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