President Abbas slams Istanbul explosion, offers condolences to Turkish counterpart

President Mahmoud Abbas Sunday condemned the bombing that took place on Istiklal Street in Istanbul, which left six dead and 58 wounded.

The President affirmed the solidarity of the Palestinian people and their leadership, and their full support for the Turkish people and the Turkish leadership.

President Abbas offered his sincere condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish people, especially to the families of the victims of the bombing, wishing a speedy recovery to the wounded, stressing his great confidence in Turkey’s ability to overcome the ordeals it is facing, to complete its role in the region, especially in supporting the Palestinian cause.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency