WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Local Jewish federations and state leaders are denouncing Iran’s recent missile attacks in Israel. Officials in Connecticut consider this a significant escalation and fear the potential of a regional war.
Local Jewish leaders said they stand in solidarity with Israel and they continue to pray for their people overseas.
This comes as the Jewish faith celebrates the start of Rosh Hashanah on Wednesday.
"Yesterday was terrifying, it was not unexpected because Iran has been promising some kind of attack," said David Warren, the President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford.
Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel on Tuesday. With the help of the United States and allies, many of those missiles were intercepted, but the impacts are still hitting Connecticut.
"Here at home, everyone has a connection to Israel, having children in Israel, family and and friends in Israel, so it was really a scary time yesterday," said Warren.
Warren said it's been difficult to see the violence overseas.
Iran has said the attack was in response to killing Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
It's unclear still if anyone was killed in Tuesday's missile attacks.
However, local Jewish leaders are continuing to lean on the Jewish community and are praying for peace.
"Israel still hasn't recovered. There's still hostages and people dying. It's so important we come together in solidarity as a community in support of Israel and in support of each other," said Warren.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford will hold a vigil on Monday to mark one year since the war with Hamas and to honor the lives lost overseas.
Lindsey Kane is a reporter at FOX61 News. She can be reached at Lkane@fox61.com. Follow her on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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