Peres: Incident shames city
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Peres calls on Akko residents to cease riots
In statement intended for Jewish, Arab residents of Akko president calls for 'immediate cease of all rioting, accusations, threats'; reminds people that such incidents 'shame the city's residents'
President Shimon Peres has joined fellow statesmen and officials calling for calm and reconciliation in the city of Akko, which was plagued by riots on Thursday.
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The president added that incidents of this kind are incompatible with the city's character, and affect the country as a whole. "There is not a single person in Israel who does not regret what is happening in Akko. There is no need for the city to look like this, for such incidents to occur, incidents that shame the city's residents," he said.
"For years and years things have been conducted differently in Akko. We must extinguish these flames immediately, and all of the city's residents – Jews and Arabs – must cooperate."
Peres concluded his statement on a hopeful note, expressing the desire that Akko return to its peaceful state. He also ordered officials under his command to stay in constant communication with police officers and leaders in the city, in order to update him following any change.
