Israeli leaders mourn the death of the Queen

Israeli leaders mourn the death of the Queen We Believe in Israel would like to express our sadness at the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II and our condolences to the Royal Family.   We would like to share with you the expressions of condolence and remembrance from Israeli leaders from across the political spectrum, which have been collated by our friends at BICOM:   President Isaac Herzog: “HM Queen Elizabeth II was known far and wide simply as The Queen. Her passing is the end of an era. Together with the Israeli people, I grieve her loss and extend my deepest sympathies to the British people and all nations of the Commonwealth, who have lost their matriarch. Queen Elizabeth was a historic figure: she lived history, she made history, and with her passing she leaves a magnificent, inspirational legacy. As the 11th President of Israel during Her Majesty's long reign, and on behalf of the whole State and people of Israel, I express my condolences to the Royal Family, to the King and the Queen Consort, to the people of the United Kingdom, and to all nations of the Commonwealth.              Throughout her long and momentous reign, the world changed dramatically, while the Queen remained an icon of stable, responsible leadership, and a beacon of morality, humanity and patriotism. In her life and in her service to her people, the Queen embodied a spirit of integrity, duty & ancient tradition. My late mother and father had several audiences with the Queen over the years. Her fond welcome and warm hospitality left a profound impression down the generations.” Prime Minister Lapid: “On behalf of the Government and people of Israel, I send my condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of leadership and service. May her memory be for a blessing.” Leader of the Opposition Benjamin Netanyahu: “My wife Sara and I, along with all the people of Israel, send our condolences to the people of Britain and to the royal family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a legendary sovereign, a beacon of integrity and a steward of a second Elizabethan age which will be remembered down the centuries. May her memory be blessed.” Defence Minister Benny Gantz: “I would like to express my sincere condolences to the United Kingdom, and to the loved ones of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen served the international community over 70 years, and under her reign, UK-Israel relations flourished. My thoughts are with the UK today.”            Transportation Minister and leader of the Labour Party Merav Michaeli: “Condolences to the Royal Family and the peoples of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a woman larger than life who exemplified leadership and responsibility to her people and to her country.              The unique relationship between the State of Israel and the United Kingdom and the Royal Family's personal connections to our country will continue to strengthen and flourish in the reign of King Charles III.” Interior Minister and leader of Zionist Spirit Ayelet Shaked: “My heart is with The Royal Family and the entire United Kingdom with the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I was always inspired by her leadership as a strong historic woman. May she rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing."            Speaker of the Knesset MK Mickey Levy: "On behalf of myself and the Knesset, I extend my sincere condolences to the British people in this difficult time of intense grief over the death of Queen Elizabeth.  Over the years, the Queen became the most recognisable political figure in the world, a role model for women from all around the globe, and a symbol of endless devotion to the unity of the British nation. The world will greatly miss her.” Israel's Ambassador to the UK, Tzipi Hotovely: "Deeply saddened by the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II. As Britain’s longest reigning monarch she was admired around the world as an inspirational & beloved stateswoman. Israel stands with the Royal family and the British people in mourning the loss of The Queen." Yours sincerely, Luke Akehurst, Director, We Believe in Israel