Send Page to a Friend JCRC Condemns Assassination of Minister Rechavam Ze’evy (Boston, October 17, 2001) The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston condemned the assassination of Israeli Tourism Minister Rechavam Ze'evy who was murdered by Palestinian terrorists. The JCRC also expresses its deepest condolences to Minister Ze'evy's family and friends.  Ze'evy's assassination is a despicable act of terrorism.  "The JCRC unequivocally condemns this attack on democracy and the rule of law by radicals who seek to undermine the chance for peace and stability in the Middle East," noted JCRC President Geoffrey Lewis.  The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine has claimed responsibility for this murder.  JCRC calls upon Chairman Yasser Arafat to pursue and bring to justice the perpetrators of this despicable act.  "If Chairman Arafat wants to be seriously considered as an ally in the emerging international coalition against terrorism, then he must respond to this killing promptly and effectively", said Nancy Kaufman, Executive Director. From his youth until the day of his death, Minister Ze'evy took an active part in the campaign for the establishment of Israel.  Minister Ze'evy's achievements on behalf of the State of Israel were many: he served for over 25 years in the Israel Defense Forces, reaching the rank of major-general; and through his service as a Member of Knesset and a minister. Ze'evy was one of the Israeli army's greatest staff officers and commanders and served as the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's adviser on counter-terrorism and intelligence.