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Prayers for Ukraine offered and blue-and-yellow flag unfurled at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

23 February, 17:19

The Prayer for Ukraine was recited for the fourth time at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, marking the first occasion it was done simultaneously in both the men's and women's sections of the shrine.

The Ukrainian Embassy in Israel announced the initiative on Facebook, as reported by Ukrinform.

Diplomats from the embassy, along with members of the community, Ukrainian Jews, and friends of Ukraine, unfurled a 30-meter Ukrainian flag.

Over 150 participants attended the event. Ukrainian diplomats stated, “Israelis and guests of the city warmly welcomed the initiative, expressed their support and solidarity, and prayed for peace and victory for Ukraine alongside us.”

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