I, for one, am pleased to see the industry standing up for Israel at a time when the voices supporting those who perpetrated the attack on civilians, women, children and infants are blaming those who were attacked instead of the attackers. From AGTA, I'm posting this one for you despite their non-repost rule because we have members in Israel, and blaming the victims is sick.
Press Release: DMIA, DDC, IDCA, and AGTA Jointly Stand in Full Support of Israel
October 11, 2023
DALLAS. Oct. 11, 2023 – The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced today its full support of the nation of Israel along with fellow trade groups the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA), the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC), and the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA).
The DMIA, DDC, IDCA, and AGTA jointly stand in full support of Israel and our Israeli friends, family, and colleagues during these trying times.
Press Release: DMIA, DDC, IDCA, and AGTA Jointly Stand in Full Support of Israel
The horrific acts of violence perpetrated on the citizens of Israel these last five days are to be unequivocally condemned, and any actions they take to assure that acts like this can never happen again are to be supported and applauded.
Any financial help people see fit to provide to the various organizations mobilizing efforts to help the soldiers and citizens alike are to be lauded.
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https://agta.org/press-release-dmia-ddc ... of-israel/
