As ThinkProgress first reported yesterday, hours after the bomb attack at a Jerusalem bus stop, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee sent out a fundraising appeal prominently featuring news of the tragedy. Late yesterday, AIPAC sent a follow-up message, apologizing for “includ[ing] information about the horrific bombing” in the appeal:
Dear Friends of Israel:
Today, you received an email from us about the dangers facing Israel right now and ways in which you can help ensure American support for Israel at a difficult and dangerous time. We included information about the horrific bombing in Jerusalem. In hindsight, it was wrong of us to mention this terrible tragedy the same day it occurred in the context of this email. We are deeply sorry.
We express our sympathies to all those impacted by today’s events and extend our heartfelt apologies to you.
Sincerely,
Jonathan E. Missner
Director of National Affairs and Development
We recognize and appreciate AIPAC’s acknowledgment of the offense caused by their message.
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