Scores of people gathered at a vigil to remember the people who have been killed by Palestinian militants in Israel.

Candles were lit outside Hove Town Hall and flags were worn by those gathered in memory of the hundreds of people who have died in Israel in recent days.

Organised by the Sussex Jewish Representative Council, the vigil was a chance for the Jewish community to come together after the attack on Israel by Hamas militants.

Members of the Jewish community gathered in memory of loved ones on Monday with candles lit as the sun went down and photographs of friends and relatives placed at the vigil.

The Argus: Speakers at the vigilSpeakers at the vigil (Image: Sussex Jewish Representative Council)

On Saturday in Israel, the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on the country, with its fighters entering communities near the Gaza Strip, killing residents and taking hostages.

Israel launched immediate air strikes, saying it was targeting militant sites in Gaza.

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There is constant tension between Israel and Hamas, but the attack by the militants on Saturday came without warning.

A spokesman for the Sussex Jewish Representative Council said: “Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the victims of this senseless violence.

“We stand in solidarity with them and hope for a swift resolution and the safe return of those who have been kidnapped.

“We also extend sympathy to the innocent people of Gaza, many of whom will no doubt suffer as a result of the decisions of their leadership.

“We hope for a future where peace prevails and tragic events such as these become a thing of the past.”

Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber previously wrote a letter to the Palestine Solidarity Campaign asking them to reconsider a demonstration at the Clock Tower.