This is why flags are at half-staff in Connecticut until Oct. 14

FILE – A man mourns during the funeral of Israeli Col. Roi Levy at the Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Col. Levy was killed after Hamas militants stormed from the blockaded Gaza Strip into nearby Israeli towns. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo, File)

by: Braley Dodson

Posted: Oct 10, 2023 / 03:30 PM EDT

Updated: Oct 10, 2023 / 03:30 PM EDT

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — U.S. and Connecticut state flags will be lowered to half-staff until Oct. 14 to honor those lost in Israel, Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Tuesday.

“These attacks in Israel are dehumanizing, vicious, and abhorrent, and we indisputably condemn these acts of terrorism against innocent civilians,” Lamont said in a written announcement. “Our hearts break for those facing this terror. Connecticut stands in solidarity with the people of Israel, and we are praying for lasting peace for the entire region.”

A surprise attacked from the militant group Hamas has killed hundreds of civilians, including 14 Americans. Israel has launched retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding hundreds of Palestinians.