New York, NY, August 17, 2005 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) strongly condemned today's attack on Palestinians by an Israeli gunman in Shiloh, an Israeli settlement in the West Bank.

"We strongly condemn today's terrorist attack by a Jewish gunman in Shiloh," said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director. "The perpetrator is in police custody and we are confident he will be punished to the fullest extent of the law."  Mr. Foxman added, "We extend our condolences to the families of the victims."

The Anti-Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world's leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.