Cabinet Communique  
(11/09/2001)
The Cabinet has decided, out of deep shock and sharing the deep grief of
the American people, in the wake of the series of criminal terrorist
attacks in the United States and their tragic outcomes, to declare a day
of mourning in Israel today (Wednesday), 12.9.2001.

The flag of Israel will fly at half-mast at government offices, local
councils, IDF bases, educational institutions and Israeli diplomatic
representations overseas.

The Interior Minister, Defense Minister, Foreign Minister and Education
Minister will direct the bodies under their responsibility on the
implementation of the decisions.

Notices of mourning will be published in the Israeli and American
newspapers.

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