New York rally
צילום באדיבות הסוכנות היהודית
Thousands rally in support of kidnapped IDF soldiers
International solidarity events organized by Jewish Agency, World Zionist Organization, span mass rallies in 90 locations. 'This proves the Jewish people stand united in efforts to bring our boys home," say organizers
Thousands of people all across the world rallied as one on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with the three kidnapped Israeli soldiers Ehud Goldwasser, Eldad Regev and Gilad Shalit.
The rallies, orchestrated by the Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization, spanned some 90 locations, including the US, Chile, the Ukraine, Venezuela, Holland and Uruguay. Along with the rallies, special prayer services were held in synagogues around the world.
Rallying in New York (Photo: The Jewish Agency)
The solidarity events were kicked off with a special ceremony held at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. Some 3,000 youths attended the event, including numerous international representatives.
"Time is running out, help us bring the boys home. It is our duty to ensure they are returned," said representatives from the Student Forum, which championed the initiative, at the event in Jerusalem.
"We promised the kidnapped soldiers' families we will be with them every step of the way," Zeev Bielski, chairman of the Jewish Agency told Ynet.
"The thousands who rallied today prove to the world that the Jewish people are united in their efforts to bring our boys home."
