On Sunday, March 2, the Luso Portuguese Association for Israel (ALPI) organized a heartfelt demonstration of mourning and solidarity for the Israeli hostages abducted by Hamas. The event, held in Lisbon, was marked by tributes to the Bibas family, whose bodies were recently returned to Israel, an event that deeply moved the Jewish community and its supporters.
Among the hundreds of people present were Rabbi Eli Rosenfeld, the Ambassador of Israel to Portugal, Oren Rozenblat, and the deputies Carlos Reis, João Almeida, Liliana Reis, Bruno Ventura, Regina Bastos, and Alexandre Poço.
Deputies Carlos Reis, João Almeida, Liliana Reis, Bruno Ventura, Regina Bastos, and Alexandre Poço, along with the Ambassador of Israel, Oren Rozenblat, and his wife, and the President of ALPI, Madalena Barata. Credit: ALPI
A book of condolences was made available for participants to express their messages of support and solidarity with the victims and their families. The president of ALPI, Madalena Barata, read a moving statement.
At the end of the ceremony, Hatikva was sung.
