The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its condolences to “the state of Israel and its friendly people,” as well as the families and relatives of the victims of the terrorist attack that occured in Jerusalem early Monday.
Along with the condemnation of the attack, the UAE affirmed its “permanent rejection of all forms of terrorism and violence aimed at destabilizing the area.”
The United States Department of State released its own statement that it was "closely monitoring the situation in Jerusalem following this morning’s cruel terror attack at the Ramot Junction."
The State Department condemned the attack and reaffirmed its commitment to stand alongside Israel, including that its "prayers are with the victims and their families."
The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, responded to the attack, conveying his sorrow and issuing a strong condemnation. "I wish to convey my condolences to the Israeli people and, in particular, to the families of the victims, among whom is the Spanish citizen Yaakov Pinto. Violence is not the way. We are convinced that peace in the Middle East is possible," Sanchez said on X/Twitter on Monday.
Emmanuel Macron, President of France, also condemned the attack and extended his condolences to the Israeli people and the families of the victims.
“Only a political solution will bring back peace and stability for all in the region,” he said.
Taiwan in Israel, the representative office of Taiwan in Israel, sent their deepest condolences, condemned the violence against civilians, and said they hope for the speedy recovery of the injured.
Terror attack in Jerusalem kills six
Early Monday, two terrorists opened fire at a Ramot Junction bus station in Jerusalem. Two dozen civilians were injured, and six were murdered.
The terrorists were neutralized on the scene by police and armed civilians.