Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez released a statement to LACCD students, staff and faculty regarding the attacks made by Hamas on Israel.
Hamas, a Palestinian militant group that took over Gaza in 2006, orchestrated a surprise attack on Israel before dawn on Saturday, Oct. 7.
“The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) strongly condemns the devastating terrorist attacks in Israel,” Rodriguez said. “The Los Angeles region has the second largest Jewish population outside of Israel with many of our LACCD family worried about the health and safety of loved ones in Israel.”
Hamas fired thousands of missiles into Israel while armed fighters simultaneously infiltrated by ground, air and sea.
Hundreds of citizens were killed at random and many were taken hostage–including women, elderly and children.
“Attacks like this leave a wake of painful and immense suffering and harm to innocent people” Rodriguez said. “It also undermines efforts to achieve peaceful coexistence and resolution of conflicts no matter where they occur. Our healing thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we hope for a peaceful and just resolution and an end to any activity that disrupts peace and stability.”