Northbrook Denounces 'Acts Of Horrendous Violence' In Israel

NORTHBROOK, IL — With the death toll continuing to climb as the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on, local municipalities are calling out the terrorist attacks and violence carried out by Hamas in the region.

In a statement, the Village of Northbrook denounced the acts of "horrendous violence."

"Northbrook is home to people of many different backgrounds and communities of faith. As neighbors we value our ability to practice our varying beliefs and the freedom to exercise those beliefs without persecution, judgment, or violence," the statement reads. "The Village President and Board of Trustees stand in solidarity with our entire community, region, country, and with the State of Israel as we condemn this act of terrorism. As a Village, we call for peace, we extend our deepest sympathies to those killed and we send healing thoughts to those injured and for the many families impacted by this violence."

In Glencoe, area residents and officials, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker, gathered at North Suburban Congregation Israel Tuesday in an act of solidarity with Israel.

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Meanwhile, Natalie Raanan, a 2023 graduate of Deerfield High School, is among the Americans missing in Israel following the attack over the weekend. Her mother, Judith, is also reportedly missing.

Deerfield High School Principal Dr. Kathryn Anderson sent out an email to the school community with the news Monday night, saying that Raanan, 18, a resident of Evanston, was visiting family in Israel.

"Her family fears that she has been taken hostage by Hamas," Anderson said. "Unfortunately, we have no additional information at this time. We keep Natalie and her family in our hearts, along with all the innocent lives lost, wounded and impacted by the terrorist attack."

The mother and daughter were visiting relatives in Nahal Oz Saturday when it is believed they were captured from a kibbutz near the Gaza Strip.

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