In first, Israel to honor Diaspora Jews killed in antisemitic acts | CPT PPP Coverage

World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel said in a statement following the decision, “This is a historic day that strengthens the unbreakable bond between the entirety of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. We have all witnessed the severe wave of antisemitism the Diaspora Jewry has been facing, especially since the start of the war in Gaza.”

“The State of Israel and our brothers and sisters in the diaspora share a single destiny. The adoption of the resolution to commemorate fallen Diaspora Jewish who were murdered simply because they were Jewish emphasizes the mutual responsibility and shared destiny between Israel and the entire Jewish people,” he added.

“I thank the Israeli government, the Diaspora Affairs minister, the Diaspora Affairs Ministry’s director-general, and the Ruderman Family Foundation for advancing the adoption of this historic resolution. One people, one destiny, one memory and one future.”

Shira Ruderman, executive director of the Ruderman Family Foundation, said: “This is a courageous government decision that strengthens the bond of shared destiny between Israel and the Jewish world, which has become more evident than ever since October 7. I congratulate the government of Israel on approving the decision we initiated, which includes worthy elements in the commemoration of Jewish who were murdered simply because of their Jewish identity and due to antisemitism.

“This will be done on the national memorial day, at a dedicated monument in Israel within educational systems, and most importantly, in a database that, for the first time, will compile their names and stories – something that has not been done until today. This is a historic day where the State of Israel has proven that only through our unity as a people and the mutual responsibility between us can we ensure security.”