Mr. Oleg Vyshniakov, Israel’s Honorary Consul to West Ukraine, responded to the attack on Reb Nachman tziyun saying: “I am startled by the barbarian attack at the Reb Nachman of Breslov’s Synagogue. Anti-Semitism is a severe phenomenon, which exists not only in the Ukraine unfortunately, and it must be addressed immediately and with full force. However, what concerns me more in this case is the appearance of this despicable violence directed towards a holy landmark to the Jewish people, occurring just as the relations between Israel and the Ukraine tightens.
“It was just recently the UN held a vote regarding Crimea, in which Israel expressed support in the Ukraine’s right for sovereignty. Furthermore, Volodymyr Groysman, Ukraine Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Israel in the near future.
“I am well aware that there are some small groups who may not be in favor of these actions. These people are traitors and should be punished by the full extent of the law. According to the Ukrainian Criminal Law, section number 161, I expect they receive between five to eight years in prison. Those guilty of these crimes should be arrested and must be sentenced of their deeds, so that it is made clear to all others that they mustn’t act in this manner. I am glad that Yuriy Lutsenko, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine has taken this case under his own hands.
“I hope the Israelis will understand that this attack was done as a provocative act and does not reflect the Ukrainian attitude towards Israel and Israelis in the least. The Ukrainian people are very grateful for this support and true friendship”.
Photo: Mr. Vyshniakov.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photo Credit: Israeli Honorary Consulate to West Ukraine)
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the Breslev Chassidim should inform the government that unless the criminals are quickly apprehended and dealt with harshly they will find a way to move the kever to Israel and the Ukraine will lose millions of dollars when the chassidim don’t visit for the yamim Noraim.