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Israeli FM extends condolences after South Korea plane crash

“Israel stands in solidarity with South Korea during this difficult hour,” said Gideon Sa’ar.

New Hope Party chief Gideon Sa'ar at a conference of the Israel Bar Association in Tel Aviv, Sept. 3, 2024. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.
New Hope Party chief Gideon Sa’ar at a conference of the Israel Bar Association in Tel Aviv, Sept. 3, 2024. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/Flash90.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Sunday extended his condolences to the victims of the plane crash in South Korea that killed 179 people.

“Deeply saddened to hear about the tragic plane crash in South Korea, claiming so many lives. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims,” Sa’ar posted to X.

“Israel stands in solidarity with South Korea during this difficult hour,” he added.

A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 plane traveling from Thailand to Seoul crashed on arrival on Sunday, slamming into a wall after skidding off a runway at Muan International Airport.

The only survivors were two flight attendants.

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