“After two years of immense suffering and loss, the Israeli hostages have finally returned home."

Governor Hochul directed flags on State buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, October 7 in remembrance of the victims of the Hamas attack on Israel two years ago.

“The arrival of U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Israel today must serve as a turning point for the crisis in Gaza."

"While there are no credible threats to New York at this time, I have nonetheless directed the New York State Police and other State personnel to continue providing security support at sensitive sites -- particularly Jewish and Muslim houses of worship and community centers."

Governor Hochul has directed State Police to increase patrols at Synagogues and other Jewish institutions following the horrific murder of two Israeli Embassy employees leaving a Jewish event outside of the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.

Governor Hochul marched in the JCRC-NY Israel Day on Fifth parade.

Governor Hochul addressed the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages and implement a ceasefire.

Governor Hochul announced flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on the day of 21-year-old Omer Neutra’s funeral.

Governor Hochul delivered remarks at the Temple Israel Center in Westchester County.

Governor Hochul directed flags on State buildings to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 7 in mourning and honor of the victims of the attack on Israel one year ago.