From the Liveblog of
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Israelis, others join outpouring of grief over queen’s passing
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIsraeli politicians and others are quick to tweet condolences over the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth.
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the United Kingdom, and to the loved ones of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen served the international community over 70 years, and under her reign, UK-Israel relations flourished. My thoughts are with the UK today.
— בני גנץ – Benny Gantz (@gantzbe) September 8, 2022
My heartfelt condolences go to the Prince of Wales, all the Royal Family, and all the British & Commonwealth nations on the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
She served her people throughout her days and will be remembered forever as a caring and thoughtful leader.
— Gideon Sa'ar | גדעון סער (@gidonsaar) September 8, 2022
1/2 Condolences to the Royal Family and the peoples of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a woman larger than life who exemplified leadership and responsibility to her people and to her country.
— Merav Michaeli מרב מיכאלי (@MeravMichaeli) September 8, 2022
The Board of Deputies of British Jews says the queen’s “wisdom, benevolence and dedication to duty served as an inspiration to generations.”
The Board of Deputies mourns the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. No words can fully describe the extent of our nation's loss; Her Majesty's wisdom, benevolence and dedication to duty served as an inspiration to generations. May Her memory be for blessing. pic.twitter.com/Q3pmBndhgn
— Board of Deputies of British Jews (@BoardofDeputies) September 8, 2022
Leaders from other former British holdings are also reacting to the death of the monarch, who ruled for 70 years.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My thoughts are with her family and people of UK in this sad hour.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2022
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