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SWC Condemns Vandalism of West Bank Mosque

The Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns the vandalism early yesterday, against a Mosque in the town of Qusra on the West Bank. "Whatever thecause and whoever the perpetaror, the Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns thetargeting of houses of prayer for violence. We note that Israeli PM Netanayhu has condemned the act and trust that Israeli police will apprehend the perpetrators," said Rabbis Marvin Hier andAbraham Cooper Dean and Founder and Associate Dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

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