Paulin and Latimer Travel to Israel

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin travelled to Israel this past week with George Latimer and other Westchester elected officials to express solidarity with Israel in the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack and advocate for the release of the hostages.

“The trip was incredibly serious and devastatingly sad. That being said I was so glad to be there and stand in solidarity with the Israeli people,” said Assemblywoman Amy Paulin. “After Israel, New York has one of the largest Jewish populations in the world. My district and Scarsdale in particular have a large Jewish population, and I myself am Jewish. This is the time for all of us, Jewish or not, to raise our voices against antisemitism and hatred. It’s also the time for us to make sure the horrific atrocities that have occurred are accurately documented. We already see people trying to rewrite recent history, just as happened after the Holocaust, which is so upsetting. In Israel I was able to meet with survivors, first responders, IDF members and others to receive firsthand accounts of what happened. In addition to murder they described the rape and sexual mutilation of women of all ages. Hamas is denying they carried out any sexual violence during their attacks and there is proof that this is false. It’s crushing but we must bear witness even if it is painful. After hearing what I have heard, and seeing what I have seen, it is hard to not believe Israel is engaging in anything but a just war of self-defense. And there are still hostages being held, now two months later. We must bring them home and hold the terrorists that have taken them accountable.”

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Front Row:
Westchester County Legislator Margaret Cunzio, Greenburgh Town Council Ellen Hendricks, NYS Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Westchester County Legislator Vedat Gashi, Westchester County Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels

Top Row:
White Plains City Council Member Justin Brasch, UJA-Federation of New York Senior Community Mobilizer Tali Strom, Westchester Jewish Council President William Schrag, Rabbi Menachem Creditor, Westchester County Legislator and New Rochelle Mayor-Elect Yadira Ramos-Herbert

Photo Credit: Office of Amy Paulin