NEW YORK, CMC – Haitian-American legislator Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn has condemned the “terrorist assault” on Israel and stated that her coronary heart aches for the lots of of lives misplaced throughout the “brutal assault.
“I pray for the restoration of the 1000’s wounded and the protected return of the kidnapped Israelis. I stand in solemn solidarity with Israel and all its individuals who have misplaced family members whereas unequivocally denouncing these appalling assaults perpetrated by Hamas,” Bichotte Hermelyn, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, advised the Caribbean Media Company (CMC).
“New York homes the most important Jewish inhabitants exterior of Israel, and my deep sympathy goes out to our affected communities and neighbors throughout this tragic time,” added Bichotte Hermelyn, chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Celebration, who additionally represents the forty second Meeting District in Brooklyn.
“This unfathomable assault on harmless civilians – on one of many holiest Jewish holidays – is an atrocious act of cowardice. I be part of our nation in condemning this inhumane terrorist assault in opposition to the Jewish individuals of their homeland as we provide our utmost assist.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul introduced that flags on State buildings might be flown at half-staff indefinitely beginning Wednesday to recollect the lives misplaced because of the latest terrorist assaults in opposition to the State of Israel.
“New York stands in solidarity with Israel and the Jewish group. I’m proud to function Governor of the State, residence to the most important Jewish inhabitants exterior of Israel. I’m dedicated to doing all the things I can to make sure that this group is supported and guarded in the present day and on daily basis,” she stated.
Within the wake of final week’s terrorist assaults in Israel, Hochul directed the New York State Police to extend patrols and outreach and reiterated requires social media firms to strengthen platform moderation to stop the proliferation of hateful content material.
Hochul additionally directed New York State landmarks to be illuminated blue and white in solidarity with the State of Israel.
US President Joseph Biden stated in a White Home assertion, “As we proceed to account for the horrors of the appalling terrorist assault in opposition to Israel…and the lots of of harmless civilians who have been murdered, we’re seeing the immense scale and attain of this tragedy.
“My coronary heart goes out to each household impacted by the horrible occasions of the previous few days. The ache these households have endured, the enormity of their loss, and the agony of these nonetheless awaiting info is unfathomable,” Biden added.
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