Taiwan's tallest skyscraper was alight with blue and white on Wednesday night, representing the colors of Israel’s flag. The special lights were displayed on Taipei 101 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
The light display comes following attacks by the Islamist political and military group Hamas in Gaza that began on October 7. The Israeli military has since launched a number of large counterattacks inside Gaza.
Photos of the lights were also shared in a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry. The post also included text stating that the lights send a message that “We uphold peace”, and that “Taiwan stands resolute, united in solidarity with Israel.” In an Instagram post, the Foreign Ministry said the lights “show our solidarity for the people of Israel in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks there.” The post also called for prayer for peace in the Middle East.
Israel’s representative office in Taiwan also posted photos of the lights on X, with a message simply stating “Thank you, Taiwan.”