Vigils For Israel Around The World
- By RFE/RL
As the death toll in Israel following a surprise attack by Islamic militants climbs above 1,200, ordinary people around the world have turned out to show their support.
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Members of the French National Assembly rise for a moment's silence on October 10 in tribute to the victims of the attacks on Israel.
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People attend a candlelit vigil in front of the Monument of the Salvation of Bulgarian Jews in Sofia on October 10.
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A man holds a sign during a rally in support of Israel in Toronto, Canada, on October 9.
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Crowds hold mobile phones and Israeli flags during a rally in Buenos Aires on October 9.
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A Russian serviceman photographed during a mass prayer session in St. Petersburg's Grand Choral Synagogue on October 10.
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Budapest's chain bridge lit in the colors of the Israeli flag on October 10.
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The Israeli flag projected onto Romania's Palace of the Parliament, in Bucharest on October 9.
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Flowers left outside the Israeli Embassy in Moscow on October 9
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The Eiffel Tower lit up in the colors of the Israeli flag on October 9
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A woman weeps during a pro-Israeli rally in London on October 9.
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Several protests apparently showing support for the attacks were also held around the world. This October 9 image shows one group with Palestinian flags in New York.
