Merkel sends cable of condolence to King

JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received Thursday a cable of condolence from Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. 
In her cable, Merkel expressed her condolence to King Salman on the human losses sustained following suicide attacks in three Saudi cities, resulting in the death and injury to a number of security men and others. 
She also expressed sympathy with the families of the victims, wishing the injured quick recovery. Tunisian minister condemns attacks Tunisian Minister of Religious Affairs Mohammed Khalil strongly condemned the terrorist attacks that took place in Qatif, Jeddah and Madinah. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), he condemned the terrorist operations that upset the whole Islamic world, while praising the efforts of the Kingdom, under the leadership of King Salman in the fight against terrorism. 
He called on the Islamic world to stand by the Kingdom in the fight against the scourge of terrorism. New Delhi slams terror attacks The Indian government too issued a statement condemning the terror attacks in the three cities. New Deli said: “We strongly condemn the dastardly terror attacks which took place in Jeddah, Qatif and the holy city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia on July 4. We offer our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish speedy recovery to those who suffered injuries. “We stand by the people and the government of Saudi Arabia in our common fight against this abominable phenomenon which threatens all societies across the globe. “India remains firmly committed to working closely and actively with Saudi Arabia to root out the menace of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”