Telford building will be lit up in Israeli colours tonight after hundreds killed in attacks
A prominent building in central Telford will be lit up in the colours of Israel tonight after hundreds of people were killed in attacks there over the weekend.
Telford's Conservative MP Lucy Allan had taken to Twitter over the weekend to criticise Telford & Wrekin Council for not lighting up Southwater One in solidarity with the Middle Eastern nation.
The council had been celebrating the beginning of Black History Month, and the red, green and gold lights for that were switched on during Friday.
Hamas fighters killed hundreds of people in Israel on Saturday in surprise attacks, and Israeli counter-attacks killed hundreds more people in the blockaded Gaza strip. Israel has declared a "complete siege" of Gaza and cut off electricity and fuel supplies.
A spokesperson for Telford & Wrekin Council said: “Southwater One was lit in red, green and gold over the weekend as part of our celebrations for Black History Month.
“We will be joining others across the country by lighting the building in white and blue tonight in recognition of the terrible attacks in Israel and to show solidarity and support.”
The Government is showing support for Israel on UK Government buildings and has said that other organisations, including councils, may wish to follow suit following the deaths of hundreds of people. Buildings that have one flagpole have been told to fly the Union Flag above the Israeli flag.
