Netanyahu Condemns 'Horrific' Nice Attack

JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israelis are united with the French following what he called the "horrific attack" in Nice on Thursday.

Eighty-four people were killed and dozens more injured as they celebrated Bastille Day in Nice.

"Israel condemns in the strongest terms last night's horrific attack in Nice. We are again reminded that terrorism can strike anywhere and must be fought everywhere," the statement read.

"Israelis stand united with the people of France today. We join you in mourning those who were killed and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded. Israel is ready to help the French government fight this evil until it is defeated," the statement concluded.

President Reuven Rivlin also extended condolences on behalf of Israel to French President Francoise Hollande.

"It is with pain and sorrow that I must once again write and express my deepest condolences and those of all the Israeli people, following the horrific terror attack in Nice," Rivlin wrote.

"Israel stands with France and the Israeli people stand (with) the French people, shoulder to shoulder in the face of this terrible evil, as should the whole free world," he continued. "We must work united to reach the terrorists, their supporters and backers, wherever they may be."

Police shot and killed the 31-year-old driver, but not before he plowed his way through the crowd for more than a mile, leaving bodies strewn along the way. Police say the Tunisian-born French citizen opened fire before they shot him dead.