The council offices have turned on blue and white lights and hoisted an Israeli flag due to the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza.
The council in Hertsmere Borough, along with Elstree and Borehamwood, started showing solidarity on Monday.
Based on the 2021 census, about 17% of people in the borough of Hertsmere are Jewish. The town of Borehamwood is connected with Shoham in Israel as twins.
Jeremy Newark, who works for Hertsmere Council, said he wants to help victims and strengthen relationships within the community.
In the past few days, many people have died in Israel and Gaza.
The leader of the council, Mr. Newark, organized the display. He said he would not let the “politics of hatred” come into our streets.
Mr Newark shared a message online where he expressed his hope to deter people who want to bring conflict to the streets of Hertsmere by showing unity and strength.
Hertsmere Borough Council is teaming up with the Community Security Trust to make sure that people in the local area feel safe.
Mr Newark said that he is really proud of how people from all different political beliefs have come together to make sure that our community will not let hate affect us.
The mayor of Borehamwood, Rebecca Challice, said she talked to the mayor of Shoham to show her support.
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Israeli flag flown above government offices
