Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chairman of the ADC, issued the following statement to commemorate Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror 2017”
“Today, we solemnly express our grief and respect for the fallen in Israel’s wars and the victims of terrorism. It is difficult to find an Israeli who has not been intimately and deeply impacted by the death of more than 23,000 men and women in the creation and defence of Israel or in terrorists attacks. On this sorrowful occasion, we pay tribute to the fiercely brave soldiers who proudly serve their nation today and to those who paid the ultimate price in protecting the Jewish state so its citizens could live free. The debt Israelis and the Jewish world owes these people who showed tremendous valour and heroism can never be repaid. Yet, we can honour their legacy by grieving, and by reaffirming our commitment to care for those families who lost loved ones to conflict and to evil doers, and who bear the personal burden of that sacrifice and pain. Collectively, we share the responsibility of keeping the memories of those we have lost alive, as well as supporting their fellow soldiers and veterans who are still with us”.
The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission, founded in 1979, is Australia’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism and racism through educational programs that combat bigotry, prejudice and all forms of hatred.
For further information please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on (03) 9272 5677.