Leading Jewish organizations welcomed the Biden administration’s decision to stick to the US policy of not attending any events to.
“In the hardest times, when we were all anxiously awaiting news of the fate of the boys, you were a source of strength and consolation for us. The self-restraint you showed gave us confidence and belief,” he said.
“Unfortunately, when we found out their fate, and when the worst of all possible news came, our hearts were broken. The whole people was shrouded in grief and even then, you found the strength to reach out a hand of support and comfort,” he added, going on to talk about last week’s Lag B’Omer tragedy, in which 45 people were killed and another 150 injured.