Israeli opposition Leader Yair Lapid on Thursday extended his condolences to the American people following the deadly crash between a passenger plane and military helicopter over Washington, D.C on Wednesday night.
“We are all deeply shocked at the tragic plane crash near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. Israel stands with the American people at this difficult moment,” tweeted Lapid.
Israel’s embassy in Washington said in an X post it was “horrified to learn about the mid-air collision near Reagan Airport last night.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and first responders,” the diplomatic mission tweeted.
American Airlines confirmed that 60 passengers and four crew were aboard the commercial jet that crashed into the Potomac River late on Wednesday.
“American Eagle Flight 5342 en route from Wichita, Kansas (ICT), to Washington, D.C. (DCA) was involved in an accident at DCA,” according to a statement from the airline.
At least 28 bodies were recovered, Associated Press reported, citing officials.
Three U.S. soldiers were aboard the Black Hawk helicopter.
Officials said they were still searching but did not believe there were any survivors, which would make the crash the deadliest in the U.S. in over two decades.
