Israel Buries Four Jewish Victims Of Paris Attack

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AP By ARON HELLER

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of mourners joined Israeli leaders and the families of the four Jewish victims of a Paris terror attack on a kosher supermarket for an emotional funeral procession on Tuesday, reflecting the deep sense of connection and concern in Israel over the safety of fellow Jews in Europe.

The ceremony, broadcast live on all Israeli TV channels, turned into a nationwide expression of mourning and solidarity.

Relatives of each victim spoke briefly and lit a torch in memory of their loved ones before stepping off the stage with a huge Israeli flag in the background to embrace Israel's president and prime minister. The ceremony concluded with Israel's national anthem.

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