PRESIDENT OF ISRAEL SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE

Jerusalem,
16 February 2012

PRESIDENT SHIMON PERES SPEAKS WITH PA CHAIRMAN ABU MAZEN AND EXPRESSES HIS
SORROW OVER THE LOSS OF LIFE IN TODAY'S ROAD ACCIDENT

President Shimon Peres today (Thursday), 16.2.12, telephoned Palestinian
Authority Chairman Abu Mazen in order to express sorrow over the terrible
road accident in which seven children and a teacher were killed. "I would
like to express my sorrow over this tragedy and to convey my condolences to
the families that lost their dear children. The State of Israel will
continue to provide medical assistance to the injured as is necessary," the
President said.

Palestinian Authority Chairman Abu Mazen thanked President Peres for his
concern and his condolences, and emphasized that, "This is a terrible
tragedy for the Palestinian people in which – to my sorrow – many were
killed and injured."

For further information:

Ayelet Frish – Spokesperson for the President of Israel – 050-6205111

Meital Jaslovitz meital@president.gov.il – Assistant Spokesperson for the
President – 050-4205230