In his statement, Obama referred to Tuesday’s terror attack near Hebron in which four Israelis were murdered, and called the murders a 'senseless slaughter.' He said that such acts of terror would not stop the US from seeking to achieve peace in the Middle East.
'I want everybody to be very clear: The United States is going to be unwavering in its support of Israel’s security, and we are going to push back against these kinds of terrorist activities,' said Obama and added that the message that should go out to Hamas and other terrorist groups that 'this is not going to stop us from not only ensuring a secure Israel but also securing a longer lasting peace.'"
