U.S. Secretary of State condemns Jerusalem synagogue attack

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday condemned an attack by a Palestinian gunman on the outskirts of Jerusalem that killed seven people and wounded three others in a synagogue.

"The United States condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack," Blinken, who is due to travel to the region shortly, said in a statement.

"We are in close contact with our Israeli partners and reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Israel's security."

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