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WHEREAS: On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Palestinian Islamist movement, Hamas,

carried out a terrorist attack on the state of Israel in which over 1,000
people were killed, including at least 14 Americans; and

WHEREAS: The people of Minnesota strongly condemn the attacks on Israel by


Hamas; and

WHEREAS: For over 75 years, the United States and Israel have been united by a
shared commitment to democracy, economic prosperity, and regional
security.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, TIM WALZ, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby order all United States
flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota effective
immediately until sunset on Saturday, October 14, 2023, to remember, mourn, and honor the lives lost.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set


my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State
of Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol
this 11th day of October.

GOVERNOR

Filed October 11, 2023


Office of the Minnesota
Secretary of State
Steve Simon

SECRETARY OF STATE

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