Mayor Simmons Issues Statement On Violence In Israel & Palestine

STAMFORD, CT — Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons has issued a statement condemning the violence that has erupted in Israel and Palestine.

"I stand with the Israeli people during this dark moment. My thoughts and prayers are with those mourning the loss of family and friends, and so many others throughout our community that are struggling with these senseless acts of terrorism," Simmons said.

"It is critical that we unite against such atrocious acts of violence which are a clear breach of human rights. Today, the City of Stamford mourns for the people of Israel and all of those that are that have and will be impacted."

Simmons will be one of many leaders who will take part in a community solidarity gathering at Temple Beth El at 350 Roxbury Road in Stamford on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.

United States Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is also a confirmed speaker at the event, which will be livestreamed.

Attendees are being asked to bring signs in support of Israel. No bags will be allowed, and carpooling is encouraged.

The event is being held in partnership with:

ADL CT; AJC Westchester/Fairfield; Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy; Chabad of Greenwich; Chabad of Harbor Point; Chabad New Canaan, Chabad Stamford; Congregation Shir Ami; FIDF; Greenwich JFS; Greenwich Reform; Hebrew Wizards; Israel Cancer Research; CT Chapter; JCC Stamford; Schoke JFS; Jewish Federation Association of CT; Temple Beth El; Temple Shalom; Temple Sinai; Young Israel of Stamford; and Community Security Services.