“We, the undersigned mayors from the cities representing diverse communities around the world, call on any and all involved in the disappearance of the three Israeli boys Naftali Frankel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach – to release them immediately, without conditions and safely return them to their families.”

“We were all saddened and deeply disappointed to learn of the boys’ abduction as kidnapping as well as taking hostages is a violation of the international law.”

It is our firm belief that at no time and under no circumstance should children become the victims of such an inhumane and unjust way of action.

As adults, we have a moral responsibility to protect all children and ensure their safety and security.

Again, with that in mind, we call on all involved to immediately release, without conditions and safely return the three boys.”