Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered state agencies to lower flags to half-staff this week to remember the people killed in Israel in the attacks by Hamas.

“The repeated acts of terrorism and violation of Israel’s sovereignty must be stopped at all costs,” Ivey said in the directive. “Those responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Israeli citizens are not only the enemies of our Jewish brothers and sisters, but the United States and her people, too. For more than 80 years, Alabama has proudly stood in solidarity with the State of Israel, and we will continue to do so through these challenging times.”

The attacks and Israel’s response have resulted in more than 1,110 deaths and thousands wounded in Israel and Gaza, the Associated Press reported. That includes 11 U.S. citizens.

“Alabama and Israel share a commitment to deeply-held common values – one of which is the belief in the power of prayer,” Ivey said. “I call upon the people of our great state to uplift our Jewish brothers and sisters in prayer as they fight to protect their homeland.”

Ivey’s ordered flags flown at half-staff until sunset on Friday.

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