LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — People gathered outside The Venetian on Sunday for a rally hosted by the Israeli-American Council to show support for Israel.
Hamas militants from Gaza initiated a heavy rocket attack on four Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv, Rehovot, Gedera, and Ashkelon early Saturday morning.
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"My heart is breaking for Israel. My heart is breaking for the world," one attendee said. "I couldn't stay home and cry anymore."
Among the attendees was Tamir, who was visiting Las Vegas from Jerusalem. He shared the heartbreaking news about his cousin, an Israeli Defense Force soldier who was killed by Hamas while he was sleeping.
"Hamas killed him, shot him. Hamas went to the house and killed 15-17 snipers over there," Tamir said.
Tamir's flight back home was canceled and he said it was frustrating.
"All of the flights to Israel are canceled. I can't go," Tamir said. "The United States is telling me 'I'm sorry about your family. We give you a gift. Go to a hotel and we'll see. One day, two days, we'll see.'"
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Hundreds have been killed on both sides of the border in fighting that continued Sunday, according to the Associated Press. So far, AP says Israeli media outlets reported 600 deaths from Hamas' incursion into Israel. About another 2,000 people in Israel have been wounded.
U.S. President Joe Biden made remarks along with Governor Joe Lombardo, Representative Mark Amodei, Commissioner Michael Naft and Congresswomen Dina Titus and Susie Lee. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen also spoke on the attack.
