Israelis hold solidarity vigil with Paris terror victims

Roughly 2000 Israelis held an impromptu vigil Saturday night for the victims of the Paris terror attacks, in which at least 128 people were killed in seven different incidents.

The Tel Aviv Municipality lit up the city hall building in Rabin Square with the French flag. Landmarks around the world were also lit up with the French flag on Saturday.

Photos by Yotam Ronen/Activestills.org

Tel Aviv city hall lit up in the colors of the French flag during a solidarity vigil, Rabin Square, November 14, 2015. (Yotam Ronen/Activestill.org)
Tel Aviv city hall lit up in the colors of the French flag during a solidarity vigil, Rabin Square, November 14, 2015. (Yotam Ronen/Activestill.org)
Israelis attend a solidarity vigil for the victims of the terror attacks in Paris, Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, November 14, 2015. (Yotam Ronen/Activestill.org)
Israelis attend a solidarity vigil for the victims of the terror attacks in Paris, Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, November 14, 2015. (Yotam Ronen/Activestill.org)
Israelis attend a solidarity vigil for the victims of the terror attacks in Paris, Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, November 14, 2015. (Yotam Ronen/Activestill.org)
Israelis attend a solidarity vigil for the victims of the terror attacks in Paris, Rabin Square, Tel Aviv, November 14, 2015. (Yotam Ronen/Activestill.org)

 

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