White Plains, NY — On October 7, 2023 Israel was a victim of an unprecedented and unprovoked series of terrorist attacks from known terrorist organization Hamas that has resulted in the massacre of several hundred people and more than 150 civilians as hostages, including Americans.

The Westchester County Board of Legislators condemns these premeditated attacks and declares its unequivocal support and solidarity with the citizens of the State of Israel and calls upon the people of Israel to help it repel and defeat the armed forces of the terrorist organization Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Terrorism is never justified. The Westchester County Legislature demands for the immediate, unconditional release of innocent people, both American and Israeli, who were taken hostage in this inhuman episode. We urge citizens of Westchester to stand with us in our call for peace.

Tonight, the Westchester County Legislature will be joining the Westchester Jewish Council at the Temple Israel Center of White Plains from 8pm to 9:15pm, in a Countywide Solidarity Rally. For more information regarding this event, email: wjcouncil.org or call (914) 328-7001.