In light of the recent terror attacks in Israel, a multitude of acclaimed lawyers from some of the world’s largest law firms have publically voiced their support for the nation. Despite this, a significant number of firms have refrained from expressing their stance on the matter.
Many attorneys are discontent with this lack of response and are no longer willing to maintain their silence. Influential legal figures from internationally recognized law firms have recently published a prominent statement. The declaration both condemns the terror attacks carried out against Israel and reaffirms the right of the nation to act in self-defense. The statement is quoted below:
“We, the undersigned group of attorneys from around the world, publicly condemn and denounce the unspeakable acts of mass terror perpetrated by Hamas, a recognized terrorist organization, against civilians in Israel.”
“We stand for the rule of law. We are shocked and horrified by the ghastly barbarism carried out against innocent civilians. We are angered by the cowardly crimes against humanity committed and the massive scale on which they were perpetrated.”
“We stand against injustice. We therefore affirm that Israel has the undeniable right and obligation to pursue justice against those who harm it and murder its citizens, and to defend itself against further aggression.”
“We stand for peace. We affirm the right of all people – Jews and non-Jews – to live in peace and security, and we wholeheartedly reject the moral equivalence of bloodthirsty terrorists and Israel’s imperative to defend its population.”
“Finally, we affirm the promise made by our forebears – that never again will Jews sit by while other Jews are slaughtered en masse. We call on our colleagues in the legal profession and elsewhere to stand with us and denounce terrorism against Israel and Jews throughout the world.”
As of the time of publication, this crucial statement has gathered signatures from over 1,500 attorneys. If you wish to add your signature to the emerging list of signatories, please click here.
The call to action extends beyond mere signatures, urging individuals to stand alongside Israel, contribute donations, and show resolute support for Jewish friends and colleagues. The legacy of Israel reverberates with the exclamation: Am Yisrael Chai.
The complete article by Staci Zaretsky, senior editor at Above the Law, can be read here.