MOSCOW, November 18. /TASS/. In a commentary on a bloody attack at a synagogue in Jerusalem on Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said killings of civilians were an inhumane crime.

“We resolutely and unconditionally denounce this terrorist act,” the ministry said following an attack by two Palestinians at a West Jerusalem synagogue, in which four Israelis were killed.

“The killing of civilians, no matter what reasons could be given, is an inhumane crime. We express sincere condolences to the relatives of the victims and wish an early recovery to those injured,” the statement said.

Four Israelis were killed and several others were injured when two armed men attacked a synagogue in the Har Nof neighborhood early on Tuesday. Two Palestinian attackers were shot dead by police officers.